The Promenade Podcast

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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We continue our look back at STLV 2017. It’s Day 3, and the rain come down outside the Rio. Inside the Rio a lot of Trek and Non Trek talk. Then we venture outside for the First ever Fansets Party hosted by The Trekgeeks podcast at The Other Room at the Forum Shops at Caesers Palace.

Promenade Podcast Episode 3: STLV Day 3 – All Access

“Hello, we’ve returned with an all new episode of the podcast.  In this special extra large episode we find out that Hayley is Cool and Hip; Hot Underwear Talk; An interview with Richard Herd who played Admiral Paris in Star Trek Voyager; Updating you on whether Michael Dorn is at his table or not; talking with people.  And then we go on an away mission to The Other Room at The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace for the Fansets Launch Party hosted by Bill Smith and Dan Davidson of The Trekgeeks podcast, at www.trekgeeks.com This is the only place where you will hear exclusive audio from that event.  A good time was had by all, unless you forgot who Armus was.  Enjoy.”

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We move on to Day 2 of STLV 2017, A very controversial day. Why all the controversy? This was the day I wore the Blue Sweater for the first time at STLV, and people lost their [shirt]! Everyone except for one person, who is hip and cool. So enjoy this look at Day 2 of STLV 2017.

Promenade Podcast Episode 2: STLV Day 2 – Discovering my blue period

“It’s Day 2 of STLV.  The Discovery Exhibit opened up.  I freak people out wearing a blue sweater.  An exclusive interview with David Mack about his Discovery Novel, Desperate  Hours, available now.  Coffee Table talk.  Is Ian the father?  Me wondering around talking to people.”

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We now start our look back at STLV 2017. It was the beginning of the new era of Star Trek with Discovery. Enjoy.

Promenade Podcast Episode 1: STLV Day 1 – Opening the Space Disco

Here it is, Episode 1 of the Promenade Podcast.  Here is our coverage of the First Day of STLV 2017.  Enjoy

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We finish up are look back at STLV 2016 with this Supersized episode. Enjoy!

Ten Forward Episode 201 – STLV 50 Day 5

“So I finally finished my homework and edited the recording for Robert Reyes’ Day 5 recording.  A couple of notes:

1.  Many, many apologies to the people whose interviews had to be cut out of the final edit.  There were severe technical difficulties and some of the recording just was not usable.  If you were one of those who did not make it into the show, please contact me (@queenkatblue) so we can have you on the show to talk Trek.

2.  In order for some of the interviews toward the end to make sense, I had to leave some glitches and static in the recording.  Apologies, and hope these issues don’t distract from the fantastic interviews.

3.  Speaking of fantastic interviews, Robert was able to speak with one or two celebrities, including a Trek actor.”

https://www.trekmate.org.uk/ten-forward-episode-201-stlv-50-day-5/

It’s now Day 3 of our STLV 2016 Coverage.

Ten Forward Podcast Episode #201: STLV Part 3

“Robert Reyes is back with his coverage of Day 3 at STLV50.  Thank you very much Robert!”

https://www.trekmate.org.uk/ten-forward-episode-201-stlv-part-3/

We continue our look back at STLV 2016 with my coverage of Day 2.

Ten Forward Podcast: Episode 201 – STLV Part 2

“Special correspondent Robert Reyes returns to give us additional moments on Day 2 at STLV50.”

https://www.trekmate.org.uk/ten-forward-episode-201-stlv-part-2/

In 2016, Star Trek was celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary. And in true Vegas fashion, STLV50 as it will be forever known, was a convention that we may not see the likes of ever again. It marked the only time in the history of STLV that the convention ever sold out. The Rio was sold out, The Gold Coast was sold out, and the overflow went to The Palms. Day 1 of the convention would see long lines due to security checks, scalpers, yes ticket scalpers at STLV, and this would be the first year that STLV expanded to the 5 day event we know today.

Here is our first episode recapping #STLV50: Ten Forward Podcast #201 – STLV Part 1

“This week we bring you special correspondent Robert Reyes at the Star Trek 50th Anniversary convention in Las Vegas!  A great big thanks to Robert for giving those of us who aren’t at the convention a look at the excitement of the 50th anniversary party.”

https://www.trekmate.org.uk/ten-forward-episode-201-stlv-part-1/

Hello everyone! I know that at round this time many of us would be getting ready for STLV with last minute cosplay prep, packing, picking the right liquor for the room party to make Star Trek themed cocktails. But right now we are not living in normal times. We are living through a period in American History that our children and grandchildren will have to watch documentaries about in history class like I had to watch documentaries about The Great Depression and The Dust Bowl in history class. So instead of going to Las Vegas this summer, I will bring Las Vegas to you. For the next few weeks I will be posting all of my STLV episodes so we can remember the good times we had in the before times while trying to get a James Tea Kirk or a Warp Core Breach at The Masquerade Bar, or The iBar, or Shutters.

So here is our first STLV Episode: Ten Forward Podcast #161 – Robert does Vegas.

“This week, Robert “I like Sub Rosa” Reyes joins Sina at the bar to talk about his Star Trek Las Vegas experience. Two words:  Wonder Woman.  You’ll know what I mean soon enough.”

https://www.trekmate.org.uk/ten-forward-episode-161-robert-does-las-vegas/