Skip to content
GeekDad

GeekDad

Raising Geek Generation 2.0

  • Gaming
    • D&D Adventures
    • Family Gamer TV
    • GeekDad Approved
    • Tabletop Games
    • Re-Spawn
    • Re-Roll
    • Tabletop Game Review Index
    • Videogames
    • View All in Gaming
  • Entertainment
    • Books
    • Columns
      • 10 Things Parents
      • Architechnologist
      • Cosplay Family Spotlight
      • DC This Week
      • Gadget Bits
      • Life of the Party Comic
      • Same Geek Channel
      • Stack Overflow
      • Word Wednesday
      • View All in Columns
    • Comic Books
    • Events
      • Birthdays & Anniversaries
      • Hacking the Holidays
      • People
      • Places
      • View All in Events
    • Geek Culture
    • Movies
    • Podcasts
      • BAFS
      • Bounded Enthusiasm
      • Bristol Banter
      • Dice Section
      • Gameroom Junkies
      • Great Big Beautiful Podcast
      • Hey You Geeks
      • Novel Ideas
      • Sunday Evening With Captain Owen
      • Radio Free Hipster
      • The GeekDads
      • We Are Entertained
      • View All in Podcasts
    • Television
    • Theater
    • Videos
    • Web Comics
    • View All in Entertainment
  • Products
    • Apparel
    • Audio Gear
    • Gadgets
    • Gift Guide
    • Kickstarter
    • Reviews
    • Toys
    • View All in Products
  • Health & Leisure
    • Hobbies
    • Leisure
    • Parenting
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • Projects
    • Sports
    • Travel
  • Science & Tech
    • Education
    • Electronics
    • Engineering
    • Robotics
    • Science
    • Software
    • Space & Astronomy
    • Internet
    • View All in Science & Tech
  • Shop
    • Daily Deals
    • GeekDad Merch
  • Info
    • About GeekDad
    • Advertise on GeekDad
    • Crowdfunding Review Guidelines
    • PR/Product Review Enquiries
    • Privacy Policy
    • RSS
    • Weather Stations
  • Visit GeekMom

Tag: Star Trek

Top Ten Episodes of ‘Star Trek’ (The Original Series)

September 9, 2016December 13, 2017Anika Dane2

In honor of ‘Star Trek’s fiftieth anniversary, here are the top ten episodes of the original series.

Continue Reading

What ‘Star Trek’ Means to Us

September 8, 2016December 13, 2017Rob Huddleston2

The world was introduced to ‘Star Trek’ 50 years ago, yet its impact continues to resonate with us,

Continue Reading

‘Star Trek’ 50th Anniversary TV and Movie Blu-ray Collection Now Available!

September 6, 2016Jenny Bristol2

Just out today, the brand new ‘Star Trek’ 50th Anniversary TV and Movie Collection will be on your wish list for the holidays this year, if you can wait that long.

Continue Reading

Comic Book Corner: Boldly Going Where No Man, Synthezoid, or Skeleton Has Gone Before

September 2, 2016Anika Dane

This month the GeekMoms are reading about pirates, politics, and penguins. Catch up with Lt. Gaila, Mycroft Holmes, presidential candidate Loki, and more.

Continue Reading

40 ‘Star Trek’ Actors in One Movie: ‘Unbelievable!!!!!’ (No, Really, That’s the Title)

August 20, 2016December 14, 2017Ruth Suehle

‘Unbelievable!!!!!’ is a sci-fi parody film featuring 40 ‘Star Trek’ actors, Gilbert Gottfried, a marionette that looks more or less like Captain Kirk, and a Gorn. And it gets weirder from there.

Continue Reading

‘Star Trek Beyond’ Misses the Mark With LGBT Representation

July 24, 2016January 9, 2018Jules Sherred3

It is the opinion of this gay and trans man that ‘Star Trek Beyond’ falls very short in the area of good LGBTQ2+ representation.

Continue Reading
Star Trek Beyond

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Star Trek Beyond’

July 22, 2016Rob Huddleston

The latest installment in the 50-year-old ‘Star Trek’ franchise flies into theaters this weekend. Should you see it with the kids? 

Continue Reading
A view from inside a shuttlecraft in "The Constitution Class Experience" looking at NCC-1701-A.

3-Minute VR: ‘Constitution Class Experience’

July 22, 2016December 31, 2017Michael LeSauvage

Fly around a Constitution-class starship and dock in its shuttlebay in this free HTC Vive simulation.

Continue Reading

Boldly Go Where No Ale Has Gone Before

July 19, 2016December 16, 2017Jamie Greene1

Shmaltz Brewing is here to satisfy your craving for nerdy adult beverages with some appropriate ‘Star Trek’ references.

Continue Reading

Sulu Is Gay, But Will We Have Representation?

July 8, 2016Jules Sherred

Sulu is gay. It matters. Hopefully, it will be true representation. And until I get a chance to watch it in theaters, I’m not completely celebrating–yet.

Continue Reading

Humble Bundle ‘Star Trek’ Sale

July 6, 2016Ricardo Rebelo1

Humble Bundle in conjunction with IDW Comics is currently running a ‘Star Trek’ comic book sale.

Continue Reading

Why I Named My Anxiety

June 29, 2016Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster has a new name for her anxiety. Meet Khan.

Continue Reading
Screen shot from Star Trek: Bridge Crew. Perspective from the bridge of a 'Star Trek' starship, looking out the main screen over the heads of the other station member.

LeVar Burton Kills It in ‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ Reveal

June 14, 2016December 16, 2017Michael LeSauvage

From the moment the opening viewscreen chimes sounded, I knew I was about to see something special. ‘Star Trek’ fans: don’t miss this video!

Continue Reading

Blog Tour and Giveaway: ‘Boarding the Enterprise’

May 30, 2016Jules Sherred3

What makes ‘Star Trek’ special? ‘Boarding the Enterprise’ is a series of essays that attempts to answer that. Learn more and win a copy.

Continue Reading

When It’s Time for New Towels, ThinkGeek

May 24, 2016Jenny Bristol

Next time you need new towels, consider getting some that reflect your favorite fandoms.

Continue Reading

GBBP 67: LeVar Burton

May 24, 2016April 29, 2018Jamie Greene

This week, we welcome a legend to the show. LeVar Burton has had a career that almost doesn’t seem possible. He’s been part of – in fact at the core of – a hat trick that continues to be unbelievably influential. Most actors would be thrilled to have had a fraction of his success.

Continue Reading

6 Must-See Props and Costumes at the ‘Star Trek’ 50th Anniversary Exhibit

May 20, 2016Kelly Knox

It’s the franchise’s 50th anniversary this year, and there’s no better way to celebrate ‘Star Trek’ than oohing and ahhing over this incredible collection of over 100 props and costumes.

Continue Reading

‘Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds’ at EMP Museum

May 19, 2016Will James4

I previously mentioned the upcoming Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds exhibit at EMP Museum, but yesterday I actually got to check it out ahead of its opening this weekend, May 21st.

Continue Reading

Out of This World Style: Star Trek Retro Tech Purse

May 18, 2016Jenny Bristol

I’ve always been a fan of the bowling-style bag, so when I saw this officially licensed original series Star Trek bag on ThinkGeek, I think some drool actually escaped the edges of my mouth. But I have pretty high expectations from my purses. Did this one meet them?

Continue Reading
ConQuest First Officer's Log  Used With Permission

Con*Quest Star Trek Journals Available on Kickstarter!

May 16, 2016December 14, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Con*Quest is boldly going where they have never gone before with ‘Star Trek’-themed journals.

Continue Reading

Who Would I Be, If You Hadn’t Died?

May 16, 2016Will James12

Who would I be, if you hadn’t died? I frequently ask this in my head when I think about my dad. I’m happy with the geek I am.

Continue Reading

Procrastination Destination: Earth Day!

April 15, 2016December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel

Even superheroes know the environment is worth saving. Take a break, laugh with John Oliver, learn the science of climate change, and enjoy our beautiful world.

Continue Reading

Karl Urban Joins Tulip Ride 2016

March 26, 2016Will James

Tulip Ride has just announced that Karl Urban will now be joining Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer at this year’s ride.

Continue Reading
Paul Reubens returns as his most famous character in "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday," streaming on Netflix in March. (Photo by Glen Wilson/Netflix)

5 New Family-Friendly Streaming Titles for March

March 4, 2016Mark Ciemcioch

A new chunk of content is dropping on streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime, including ‘Lego Friends,’ ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday’ and ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.’

Continue Reading

EMP Museum ‘Star Trek’ 50th Anniversary Exhibition

February 13, 2016Will James

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of ‘Star Trek,’ and the EMP Museum is going to be launching a new exhibit, ‘Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds,’ on May 21st to celebrate.

Continue Reading

EMP Museum Campout Cinema 2016

January 21, 2016December 13, 2017Will James

EMP Museum’s 2016 Campout Cinema lineup includes ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Spaceballs,’ and ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.’

Continue Reading

5 Favorite George Takei TV Guest Spots

January 15, 2016Rachel Cericola3

In honor of the actor’s guest spot on “Bubble Guppies,” GeekMom Rachel takes a peek at five other times he was awesome on TV.

Continue Reading
Star Trek Crusher, Troi, and Yar

7 Other Famous Females Absent from Iconic Toy Lines

January 14, 2016November 29, 2018Preston Burt2

Rey isn’t the first famous female to be neglected in the toy aisle. Here’s a list of at least 7 fabulous females who were denied a permanent plastic likeness.

Continue Reading

Here's to the Old School: A Thank You

January 7, 2016Jill Keppeler1

I’m pretty sure she didn’t consider herself a geek. In fact, if I had used the term to describe her in her presence, I probably would have gotten The Glare. But my mother-in-law was a geek, in the best sense of the word.

Continue Reading

11 Rules for When Your Geeklet Starts Dating

January 6, 2016December 13, 2017Mordechai Luchins32

What dating advice can we take out of eleven geek culture quotes? Lots. The trick is limiting ourselves to just eleven.

Continue Reading

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Tabletop Game Review Index

Get GeekDad via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 524 other subscribers

Masthead

Owner/Publisher, Editor-at-Large

Ken Denmead

Editor-in-Chief

Matt Blum

Managing Editor

Z

Associate Editors/GeekMom Partners

Jenny Bristol

Senior Editors

Jonathan H. Liu, Patricia Volmer, Sophie Brown

Associate Publishers*

David Michael, Gerry Tolbert, Andrew Smith, Ray Wehrs, Joel Becker, Scott Gaeta, Beth Kee, Joey Mills, talkie_tim, Danny Marquardt, Adam Bruski, John Bain, Bill Moore, Adam Frank, Lacey Hays, Peter Morson, James Needham, Matt Fleming, Adam Anderson, Jim Reynolds, Seiler Hagan, Bryan Wade, Petrov Neutrino, Jay Shapiro

Editor (Emeritus)

Chris Anderson

 Contributors

Paul Benson, Darren Blankenship, John Booth, Jenny Bristol, Rory Bristol, Robin Brooks, Tom Fassbender, Whit Honea, Rob Huddleston, Will James, Michael Knight, Joey Mills, Brad Moon, Anton Olsen, Skip Owens, Mariana Ruiz, Derrick Schneider, Tony Sims, Dakster Sullivan, Mark Vorenkamp

*Thanks for your support on Patreon!

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Get the GeekDad Books!

Get GeekDad/GeekMom Merch

Find us on Mastodon
GeekDad LLC | Theme: News Vibrant by CodeVibrant.