Month: August 2020

And now the last time we would ever be at The Rio to reflect on the events of the last 5 days. We all knew that STLV would be moving to another venue in Las Vegas, we just didn’t know that it would happen so quickly. So here is the end of both our look at back at STLV, and our coverage of STLV 2019. I hope that we all get to meet again in the near future to make up for lost time.

Promenade Podcast Episode 25: STLV Day 6 – Poolside/Barside

“And now we have come to the end of our coverage of STLV 2019. The convention is officially over, and those that are still here are decompressing by going to the pool at The Rio or by going to The Famous Masquerade Bar. I asked people to give their thoughts on the convention. Enjoy.”

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And now we have come to Sunday. The last Sunday for STLV at The Rio.

Promenade Podcast Episode 24: STLV Day 5 – Sunday Funday

“And now we come to Day 5 of STLV 2019. I had time to walk around and interview people when I wasn’t in The Nimoy Theater live tweeting panels. We had our yearly interview with Dr. Trek himself, Larry Nemecek. Enjoy the last official day of STLV 2019”

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It’s Saturday at STLV 2019.

Promenade Podcast Episode 23: STLV Day 4 – Friends and Family

“It’s something that you hear a lot of when people talk about STLV. Its not just a convention, its a family reunion. For people you’ve seen for years and for people that you just met. On Day 4 of STLV, we talk to new friends, old friends, and family that make up the best of what Star Trek embodies. And the best part, you don’t even have to switch to MCI to get the benefits of this Friends and Family plan.”

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I gave everyone a good 6 months warning that I was going to be wearing a sweater that wasn’t red or blue. Not everyone freaked out this time. It’s Day 3 of STLV 2019.

Promenade Podcast Episode 22: STLV Day 3 – Is the Wesley Sweater Worthy?

“It’s Day 3 of STLV 2019, and I change things up by wearing a sweater that is neither red or blue. Let’s see if The Wesley Sweater is truly worthy.”

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We continue our look back at STLV 2019.

Promenade Podcast Episode 21: STLV Day 2 – Models and Toys

“It’s Day 2 of STLV 2019. We start the episode interviewing the people that built the model of The Enterprise E and brought it to Las Vegas. We close the episode with an interview with Dr. MEGO and learn a brief history of the original toy line and how MEGO came back into being with the help of Star Trek. In between we are wandering the halls of the convention and updating you on what was going on during Day 2.”

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And now we come to our coverage of STLV 2019, the last ever STLV to be held at The Rio.

Promenade Podcast Episode 20: STLV Day 1 – Star Trek…..Las Vegas

“We begin our coverage of STLV 2019, starting with Day 1. It was slow for a Wednesday, but we found ways to keep ourselves busy. We interviewed the folks from https://startrekwines.com/ about the new Chateau Picard French Bordeaux and a Special Reserve United Federation of Planets Old Vine Zinfandel. Later on we met with our good friend Lew Halboth from https://fansets.com/ to talk about what new Star Trek pins to expect in the coming year. And we meet some of the people that make Star Trek…..Las Vegas a family event.”

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We conclude our coverage of STLV 2018, at the World Famous Masquerade Bar. Enjoy!

Promenade Podcast Episode 13: STLV Day 6 – Memories from STLV are worth more then a microwave.

“As it has become a tradition here with our STLV Coverage, we end 2018 at the World Famous Masquerade Bar.  Let me set the stage, it’s just after midnight and The Rat Pack Concert had ended about an hour ago.  Many people have come to the Masquerade Bar for one last night of hanging out with their Trek Family before the reality of packing and catching their flight back home starts to set in.  I’m wondering around asking people to share their thoughts on the convention.  Along the way we had an impromptu concert by some members of the band, Sons of Kirk.  One lucky person tries to win a microwave.  We have our yearly interview with Dr. Trek, Larry Nemecek.  This is how we close out STLV 2018 at The Promenade Podcast.  Enjoy.”

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It’s now Day 5 of STLV 2018. We were still recovering from the announcement about the new Patrick Stewart Star Trek series. I wonder what they call it?

Promenade Podcast Episode 12: STLV Day 5 – The sun is setting on 2018

“And as the sun sets on Day 5 of STLV 2018 this is our penultimate episode from this year’s convention.  Sunday was a blur for everyone.  The last 2 Discovery Cast panels, final purchases in the vendors room, last time hanging out with friends we only see once a year.  This episode will make hours seem like minutes.  Enjoy!”

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It’s now Day 4 of STLV 2018, this was when Sir Patrick Stewart broke STLV. Relive it all in real time. Enjoy!

Promenade Podcast Episode 11: STLV Day 4 – Picard broke STLV

“Day 4 of STLV 2018 became a day that will go down in Trek History for years to come.  Patrick Stewart made a surprise appearance to announce the new Picard series coming to CBS All Access.   Hear in real time me processing the information.  And after that we run into friends both real and fictional, and even another President at STLV.  Enjoy Day 4 of STLV 2018.”

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We now move on to STLV 2018. At one point I wasn’t going to attend STLV due to issues that were happening with my employer at the time. But once things settled down I was able to negotiate for 4 days off to go to STLV. And it was a big surprise, because only people who are hip and cool knew what was going on, that’s why I stayed at an undisclosed location. So enjoy our look back at STLV 2018.

Promenade Podcast Episode 10: STLV Day 3 – I didn’t come for the Manilow, I came for the Trek.

“Here is our first  episode in our coverage of STLV 2018.  Now I wasn’t able to attend the first 2 days of the convention, so our coverage starts on Day 3 from an undisclosed location near The Las Vegas Strip.  We then move on to The Rio where all the action is.  We run into some old friends, and we meet some new ones along with a few surprises.  Enjoy”

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We continue our look back at STLV 2017.

Promenade Podcast Episode 4: STLV Day 4 – Skanturday in the Rio, I think it was STLV

“And after a winter’s nap we have returned with Day 4 from STLV 2017. In today’s episode we’re on Skant Watch 2017: In search of Bill Smith and Dan Davidson in Skants, spoiler we did find them and a lot of other people wearing them; we talk to Katy MacKenzie about service animals at STLV; Kevin Dilmore about Star Trek Keepsake Ornaments from Hallmark; I run into people from Ohio; Laura Sirikul about why representation in Star Trek Discovery is so important; Kids really do say the darnest things; We meet up with some members of the Niners Baseball Team; and we have witnesses that will testify in open court that I do not snore. All that and Vendors Room traffic updates on the 9’s.”

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