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Episode 38925th July 2025 • Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast • TFM
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Gateways: No Man's Land

At one time, Christie Golden was the preeminent author in the Star Trek: Voyager novel line with 13 of her 16 Star Trek stories being with the crew of Voyager. In fact, even Kirsten Beyer hasn't surpassed Golden's contributions to the series.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan discuss No Man's Land. Topics include characterizations, Janeway-Chakotay shipping, Seven instigating a slave uprising, not one but two murder mysteries, and, oh yeah, the gateways. Plus, we ask a very important question: What happens to Fluffy?

In our comics discussion, we talk about IDW's Star Trek issues 25-30, When the Walls Fell (not to be confused with the Tamarian legend of Shaka).

NEWS

Star Trek 25-30 (00:04:12)


FEATURE: NO MAN'S LAND

Classic Voyager (00:16:55)

Gateway Issues (00:21:43)

Continuity (00:24:30)

Something Fun (00:27:59)

Meat of the Story (00:31:33)

The Weirdest Part (00:35:46)

What Holds it Back (00:37:05)

Seven’s Story (00:40:41)

Arkathi (00:44:20)

Ratings (00:51:14)

Final Thoughts (00:53:54).

HOSTS

Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan


PRODUCTION

Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

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