Virtual Trek Con 5 Schedule
CALENDAR
February 2024
THURSDAY
February 15
VTC Kickoff
List of Services
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12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMTList Item 1
VTC5 Opening Ceremonies
Meet Cirroc Lofton, Ryan T. Husk, and the team behind Virtual Trek Con. In this Q&A format, they will explain how Virtual Trek Con 5 and the only annual Star Trek Awards Show, The 2024 LLAPy Awards. will work, as well as answer any questions you might have. DO NOT MISS THIS – we have a couple very special surprises in store for you!
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12:50pm PT / 3:50pm ETList Item 2
John Billingsley
You know him as Enterprise’s “Dr. Phlox,” he knows himself as Enterprise’s “Dr. Phil Phlox.” Either way, this man is always entertaining, and super active in the community!
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton, Malissa Longo, and Ryan T. Husk.
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1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ETList Item 3
The 7th Rule Presents: “Yesterday’s Enterprise” LIVE Review with DENISE CROSBY!
This is your chance to watch The 7th Rule behind the scenes. Denise Crosby joins Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk to review this iconic TNG episode. See what they say in between segments, see if they mess up, watch the Free For All crew hang out – it’s all LIVE!
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3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ETList Item 4
60 Years of Star Trek and The Cage
Join Trek experts and history buffs, “Dr Trek” Larry Nemecek, The Syfy Sistas’ Subrina Wood, and Roddenberry Network’s John Champion as they take us on a fascinating tour of the past 60 years in Star Trek history! With special guest, someone who was there at the very beginning, in “The Cage” episode, actress Sandy Gimpel!
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5pm PT / 8pm ET
"Sending Out an SOS": SyFy Sistas Top 10: Distress Call Episodes
It's that time of the year again. It is time for Virtual Trek Con 5! This year's theme: The Cage and 60 years of Star Trek. Since The Cage all started from a distress call, The Syfy Sistas decided to rank the top 10 distress call Star Trek episodes.
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6pm PT / 9pm ET
The 7th Rule Presents: DS9 Throwback Thursday!
Revisit this excellent interview with director, James L. Conway, talking about DS9 Season 5 episode, “Apocalypse Rising.”
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7pm PT / 10pm ET
The 2023 LLAPy Awards – Throwback Thursday
It’s another #TBT special. Get pumped for this Sunday’s 2024 LLAPy Awards by watching last year’s extravaganza! It’s an incredible show, whether you’re watching for the first time or the tenth!
FRIDAY
February 16
Star Trek And Chill Day
List of Services
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9:30am PT / 12:30pm ETList Item 1
TrekCulture: Virtual Trek Con 5: Ups & Downs From Star Trek 0.0 - The Cage LIVE
Seán & Ellie up those downs LIVE from Star Trek's pilot episode for Virtual Trek Con 5. Listen to The TrekCulture Podcast Tuesdays on Spotify and check out @TrekCulture!
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10:30am PT / 1:30pm ETList Item 2
Nana Visitor
You know her, you love her. DS9’s “Kira” actress discusses her upcoming book and catches us up on everything she’s been doing!
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton, Malissa Longo, and Ryan T. Husk.
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11:30am PT / 2:30pm ETList Item 3
“Co-existing With A.I.” | Life Support Live SPECIAL VTC-5 Reunion!
Dr. Ali and Dr. Trek—one of them is a real doctor!—return in the same format of their weekly pandemic-era livecast, bringing the Life Support Live mashup of Trek geekery and mental health insight to a new question:
With easily accessible helpful AI on the way, how do Trek’s cautionary tales prep us for the human/machine relationship? How can we boldly go in *this* changing time? (Live chat for the Lifers will be open, too!)
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1pm PT / 4pm ETList Item 4
The Zocalo: Babylon 5 Episode Discussion: "Walkabout"
Members of The Zocalo, a Babylon 5 watch group on the Mission Log Discord, discuss their journeys into the fandom and do a deep-dive into the season three episode "Walkabout."
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2pm PT / 5pm ET
John Eaves
Star Trek Illustrator and Designer, John Eaves, has been in several Star Trek series and movies, new and old, and everything in between. This man is fascinating!
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton, Matt Boardman, and Ryan T. Husk.
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3pm PT / 6pm ET
455 Films and Voyager Documentary Update
Join producers of 455 Films and the upcoming Voyager Documentary David Zappone, Joe Kornbrodt, Lolita Fatjo, and Ryan T. Husk as they catch you up on the film, as well as other current and upcoming projects! Bring your questions, and they’ll bring answers.
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4pm PT / 7pm ET
Max Grodenchik and Chase Masterson
Max and Chase, aka “Rom and Leeta,” talk about the growth of their characters' relationship from its beginning in DS9 up to where it is now in Lower Decks, as well as where it might be headed!
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton, Malissa Longo, and Ryan T. Husk.
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5pm PT / 8pm ET
Star Trek and Chill – Season Premiere!
The weekly live show where the hosts talk about Star Trek… and they chill. With special guest, legendary artist, JJ Lendl! So grab a beverage and come chill! This show actually premiered two years ago at VTC3.
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6:30pm PT / 9:30pm ET
Falling Tower Presents: Watch the First “The Jetsons!”
Hosts, Dr. Mohamed Noor and Ryan T. Husk, are joined by guests, Mars scientist, Dr. Abigail Fraeman and actress, Kelly Ann Park, as they review the first episode of this classic sci-fi show!
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7:30pm PT / 10:30pm ET
Lambda Quadrant Live!
Lambda Quadrant goes through Star Trek episodes and imagines what it would have been like had a queer person been there to lend their...expertise. A fun time!
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8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET
Nana Visitor
A second premiere of this incredible interview for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
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9:30pm PT / 12:30am ET
John Eaves
A second premiere of this fascinating interview for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
SATURDAY
February 17
Walter's Debut
List of Services
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7am PT / 10am ETList Item 1
Randy James
You’ve seen Randy in TONS of episode of TNG and DS9, as well as the movies, First Contact and Generations! But where? Watch this interview and find out!
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton, Malissa Longo, and Ryan T. Husk.
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8am PT / 11am ETList Item 2
Mission Log: The Orville with Doug Drexler
Doug Drexler joins Jessica Lynn Verdi and Mike Richards from Mission Log: The Orville to chat about Doug’s experience working on Seth MacFarlane’s Sci-Fi series.
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9am PT / 12pm ETList Item 3
Reimagining TNG with Star Trek: Picard
Many fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation tuned in to watch its hero return in Star Trek: Picard. With a new tone and format, reimagined legacy characters and diverse new cast members, this was no straightforward TNG reunion show. With the series now concluded, Women at Warp looks back at how Picard drew inspiration from TNG while charting its own path, and where it challenged and expanded upon original Trek values.
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10am PT / 1pm ETList Item 4
The Weirded Beardos Live
Trek Favorites Kirk Thatcher and Daren Dochterman share their unique perspective and bearded wisdom for an hour of hangin’ with the boys.
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11am PT / 2pm ET
Mission Log: Prodigy — Bonnie Gordon
In this supplemental episode of Mission Log: Prodigy, Charlynn Schmiedt and guest cohost Marina Kravchuk talk with Bonnie Gordon, who voiced the ship’s computer and a Briari ensign on Star Trek: Prodigy.
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12pm PT / 3pm ET
The 7th Rule Presents: Walter Koenig Watches and Reviews "The Cage"
Chekov himself, Walter Koenig, has joined The 7th Rule podcast with hosts, Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk, and his first episode is watching and reviewing “The Cage” for the first time ever! Do not miss this historic moment.
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2pm PT / 5pm ET
Falling Tower Presents: 52 Shows - 2023 in Review
Join hosts, Dr. Mohamed Noor, Ryan T. Husk, and their FT pals as they go through all 52 series they reviewed in 2023 – at warp speed! Did they like the shows? Did they go back and watch more of them? We’ll see!
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4pm PT / 7pm ET
Into The Wormhole Talks Kai Winn
Join Larissa and Lauren for a live episode in their Star Trek Villains series as they discuss one of the most memorable baddies of Deep Space Nine, Winn Adami. You'll want to walk with The Prophets for this one, child, as you get lost in the wormhole with these ladies from Nashville.
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5pm PT / 8pm ET
The 2024 Golden Lobes Awards Show!
Hosts, Rico E. Anderson, Malissa Longo, Ryan T. Husk, Andre Cotman, and Matt Boardman announce the winners in the “Just For Fun” categories of The 2024 LLAPY Awards voting. Laughs, surprises, shocks – this show is always a great time! Don’t miss it!
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6pm PT / 9pm ET
Science Quiz Show 2024
Join Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou, "BioTrekkie" Dr. Mohamed Noor, and Dr. Ann Marie Segal (TrekkieMD) in this latest installment as they ask a range of science questions related to Star Trek, and talk about connections to real-world science. Dabble in some biology (especially genetics & evolution), physical science (especially meteorology), and medicine, both real-world and fictional.
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7:15pm PT / 10:15pm ET
Treksperts Briefing Room with Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill!
Garrett and Robbie of Star Trek Voyager and The Delta Flyers join hosts Lisa Klink and Peter Holmstrom to discuss the ins and out of Star Trek podcasting! Four of the greatest Trek podcasting minds together at last!
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8:15pm PT / 11:15pm ET
John Billinglsey
A second premiere of this fireside chat for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
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9pm PT / 12am ET
Max Grodenchik and Chase Masterson
A second premiere of this wonderful panel for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
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10pm PT / 1am ET
Randy James
A second premiere of this fascinating interview for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
SUNDAY
February 18
LLAPys Day
List of Services
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7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm GMTList Item 1
USS Riker’s Beard
The blokes from the UK will make you laugh, smile, and think as they talk Trek from the other side of the pond.
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8am PT / 11am ETList Item 2
The All-Star Trek Team: Drafting the Ultimate Baseball Team with the Geeks Who Like Sports
Lee Elias and Ray Carsillo, the hosts of the “Geeks Who Like Sports” Podcast, are bringing an extended edition of their popular mash-up episodes where they combine their love of sports and geekdom into a topic. Exclusively for Virtual Trek Con, the duo will create a starting lineup for a professional baseball team using only Star Trek Characters. Join us and let us know if you agree or disagree with our picks!
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9am PT / 12pm ETList Item 3
The 7th Rule Presents: Review of TNG’s “The Vengeance Factor” with Lisa Wilcox!
Lisa Wilcox, who played “Yuta” in this episode, joins hosts, Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk to talk about her experiences on this memorable episode.
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9:30am PT / 12:30pm ETList Item 4
The 7th Rule Presents: “Chaos on the Bridge” Special Feature
455 Films producers, David Zappone, Joe Kornbrodt, and Lolita Fatjo join hosts, Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk, to discuss the making of this documentary (directed by William Shatner) that chronicles the extremely tumultuous first two seasons of TNG.
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11am PT / 2pm ET
David Gerrold
David was there from the beginning, from TOS to the beginning of TNG, and wrote, among other episodes, “The Trouble with Tribbles!” The man is a living legend.
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk
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12pm PT / 3pm ET
The 7th Rule Presents: Walter Koenig Watches and Reviews “Amok Time”
Chekov himself, Walter Koenig, has joined The 7th Rule podcast with hosts, Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk, and he will finally be watching and reviewing “Amok Time” for the first time ever! This was his first aired appearance on Star Trek! Do not miss this historic moment.
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1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET
Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink, John Billingsley, & Juan Carlos Coto.
That’s a huge list of amazing people! And they’re here to talk about something very important to them – PanCan and Purple Stride. Please tune in for this one. It’s Paramount.
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton, Malissa Long, and Ryan T. Husk.
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2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET
John de Lancie, with Owen de Lancie
You know John as “Q,” wreaking havok all over the Star Trek universe. He regales us with stories of his work on the franchise. His son, Owen, joins in for a special second segment!
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk.
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3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
The 2024 LLAPy Awards Hype Show!
Join Lambda Quadrant, the Syfy Sistas, and TrekMovie’s Laurie Ulster for The LLAPy Awards Hype Show beforehand! We will go over the nominees and have a fabulous time!
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5pm PT / 8pm ET
The 2024 LLAPy Awards LIVE!
The wait is finally over. You voted for the finalists. Then you voted for the winners. You made your predictions. And now, LIVE, the winners will be revealed to you in this star-studded evening that celebrates all of Trek! Laughs, cries, Trek.
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7pm PT / 10pm ET
The 2024 LLAPy Awards Post-Show
Wow. What a ride. The LLAPys are over and you need a cigarette. And now, the greatest minds in Trek gather to discuss what we’ve just witnessed. John Champion, “Dr. Trek” Larry Nemecek, Dr. Ann Marie Segal, Charlynn Schmiedt, The Greatest Generation’s Ben Harrison, Screen Rant’s John Orquiola analyze and debate the results.
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9pm PT / 12am ET
Jonathan Frakes, Armin Shimerman, Kitty Swink, John Billingsley, & Juan Carlos Coto.
A second premiere of this amazing panel for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
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10pm PT / 1am ET
John de Lancie, with Owen de Lancie
A second premiere of this great chat for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
MONDAY
February 19
Party Time
List of Services
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10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMTList Item 1
Chaotic Space with The Roddenberries - A 2024 Variety Show!
The Roddenberries' interactive variety show featuring musical performances, behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive new song material from the band!
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11am PT / 2pm ETList Item 2
Robin Curtis
Robin played Saavik in Star Trek 3 and Star Trek 4, as well as Tallera in TNG’s “The Gambit” parts I and II. She almost got another iconic Trek role. Join in and find out which!
Hosted by Malissa Longo and Jenny R. Johnson.
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12:15pm PT / 3:15pm ETList Item 3
Dayton Ward
Dayton has written so many favorite Star Trek novels. But there’s so much more to this author than that. You definitely want to check this interview out.
Hosted by Cirroc Lofton, Malissa Longo, and Ryan T. Husk.
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1:15pm PT / 4:15pm ETList Item 4
Tracee Cocco and Randy James
These two phenomenal actors have each been in dozens upon dozens of Star Trek episodes and movies. What’s their secret? How did they mold themselves into so many different characters? Why did the makers of Trek keep calling them back? You’ll get answers.
Hosted by Malissa Longo and Scott Baker.
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2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET
To Proudly Go Virtual Trek Con 2024
To Proudly Go is a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed for the purposes of creating safe and supportive spaces that celebrates science fiction, promotes the LGBTQIA+ community and partners with important community causes to empower and foster a kinder and better world.
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2:45pm PT / 5:45pm ET
Trek Tour San Francisco Preview!
Next stop: #STSF! Creation Entertainment has a new Trek con in the city this March and we’ve got your full preview! We’ll peruse the website, discuss all the guests, and drool over the upcoming events. It’s going to be huge. Be there or be one side of a Borg ship.
Hosted by the VTC Team.
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4pm PT / 7pm ET
Falling Tower Presents: Watch the First Star Wars “Ahsoka”
Hosts, Dr. Mohamed Noor and Ryan T. Husk, are joined by “Jurassic Jen” Jennifer Durst to review the first episode of Star Wars Ahsoka! It’s always a great time with this triad! Plus, what’s a sci-fi convention without a little Star Wars??!
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5pm PT / 8pm ET
Virtual Trek Con 5 Closing Ceremonies
The VTC5 Team has to say farewell to another incredible convention and to all you beautiful people. But not before we hang out with you LIVE one more time! We’ll make some announcements you don’t want to miss, and we’ll set up the final few videos of this glorious con.
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6pm PT / 9pm ET
The 7th Rule Presents: Full Review of TNG’s “The Bonding”
Remember that time Worf adopted a brother, but then we never heard from him again? What’s up with that? Hosts Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk get to the bottom of it along with their Free For All gang. Join in the TNG fun!
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7:30pm PT / 10:30pm ET
David Gerrold
A second premiere of this great interview for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
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8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET
Dayton Ward
A second premiere of this fascinating interview for our international fans and friends, with fully interactive live chat!
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