The Star Trek Dude
@derreckmayer.bsky.social
Podcaster, writer, Trekkie, gamer, photographer, & cosplayer. Host of Pop 'N Sodas and the Coming of Cage podcast. he/him/they derreckmayer.com LLAP 🖖 AKA The Star Trek Dude.
Our first below freezing cook on the Traeger! 19lb bird, 300 degrees, 5 hours!
November 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Our first below freezing cook on the Traeger! 19lb bird, 300 degrees, 5 hours!
So, I am increasingly falling down the 80s rabbit hole. Loving the new WSQK station. Considering ditching my wardrobe for 80s styled clothing. #hellfireclub #strangerthings #80s
November 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
So, I am increasingly falling down the 80s rabbit hole. Loving the new WSQK station. Considering ditching my wardrobe for 80s styled clothing. #hellfireclub #strangerthings #80s
Yesterday, I got back behind the camera and did a little car photoshoot with a couple friends. We each own a JDM and thought it would be fun to get some photos of them together. Here's a behind the scenes shot of me at work.
September 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Yesterday, I got back behind the camera and did a little car photoshoot with a couple friends. We each own a JDM and thought it would be fun to get some photos of them together. Here's a behind the scenes shot of me at work.
I broke my Tetris record today. It was previously 5.7 million and now I cracked 6.5! Played via Tetrix DX cartridge on my Analog Pocket.
September 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I broke my Tetris record today. It was previously 5.7 million and now I cracked 6.5! Played via Tetrix DX cartridge on my Analog Pocket.
New glasses. The wife says they work well with this shirt.
August 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
New glasses. The wife says they work well with this shirt.
Sitting on the patio, enjoying the cool, quiet morning.
August 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Sitting on the patio, enjoying the cool, quiet morning.
Here. We. Go. One more time! #strangerthings
August 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Here. We. Go. One more time! #strangerthings
#FantasticFour is my jam! The retro-futurism aesthetic is a personal favorite but the cast also crushes it. Reed hits me hard for sure.
There's a few VFX/CG issues around The Thing but I can get past that because the rest of the movie looks amazing including Silver Surfer and the space sequences.
There's a few VFX/CG issues around The Thing but I can get past that because the rest of the movie looks amazing including Silver Surfer and the space sequences.
July 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#FantasticFour is my jam! The retro-futurism aesthetic is a personal favorite but the cast also crushes it. Reed hits me hard for sure.
There's a few VFX/CG issues around The Thing but I can get past that because the rest of the movie looks amazing including Silver Surfer and the space sequences.
There's a few VFX/CG issues around The Thing but I can get past that because the rest of the movie looks amazing including Silver Surfer and the space sequences.
Made "poor man's burnt ends" for the first time over the weekend. I think they came out great.
July 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Made "poor man's burnt ends" for the first time over the weekend. I think they came out great.
My journey through Star Trek novels continues with A Stitch in Time audiobook.
It's an incredibly detailed story that fleshes out one of Trek's most unique and interesting characters, written and spoken by the actor who brought this simple tailor to life, Andrew Robinson.
I highly recommend.
It's an incredibly detailed story that fleshes out one of Trek's most unique and interesting characters, written and spoken by the actor who brought this simple tailor to life, Andrew Robinson.
I highly recommend.
July 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
My journey through Star Trek novels continues with A Stitch in Time audiobook.
It's an incredibly detailed story that fleshes out one of Trek's most unique and interesting characters, written and spoken by the actor who brought this simple tailor to life, Andrew Robinson.
I highly recommend.
It's an incredibly detailed story that fleshes out one of Trek's most unique and interesting characters, written and spoken by the actor who brought this simple tailor to life, Andrew Robinson.
I highly recommend.
July 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Try to be the good in the world.
July 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Try to be the good in the world.
Superman lives, indeed. Lots to say but overall, the movie is fantastic.
July 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Superman lives, indeed. Lots to say but overall, the movie is fantastic.
I have finished the 1st one, Death in Winter. I found it a fun story that brings together established characters in new ways along with introducing many new. The story primarily focuses on the Romulans after the defeat of Shinzon, and uses mainly TNG characters with a fun emphasis on Stargazer. 3/x
July 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I have finished the 1st one, Death in Winter. I found it a fun story that brings together established characters in new ways along with introducing many new. The story primarily focuses on the Romulans after the defeat of Shinzon, and uses mainly TNG characters with a fun emphasis on Stargazer. 3/x
Antique Mall pickups over the weekend. We've got the Mach 5 from Speed Racer, some Dick Tracy movie trading cards, and the alien Geordi action figure from Star Trek TNG. Good stuff.
June 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Antique Mall pickups over the weekend. We've got the Mach 5 from Speed Racer, some Dick Tracy movie trading cards, and the alien Geordi action figure from Star Trek TNG. Good stuff.
Oh we were! But I don't have fun photos of it, just these of the carpet swatches we liked.
June 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Oh we were! But I don't have fun photos of it, just these of the carpet swatches we liked.
Okay, so here's some AI examples I've been using to brainstorm ideas. I might start a dedicated thread to this project. We haven't started on the remodel quite yet. I'm really excited about it though. The room will be carpeted though in a more vintage style. Like the last picture. Not purchased yet.
June 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Okay, so here's some AI examples I've been using to brainstorm ideas. I might start a dedicated thread to this project. We haven't started on the remodel quite yet. I'm really excited about it though. The room will be carpeted though in a more vintage style. Like the last picture. Not purchased yet.
Alright, first brisket smoked on the Traeger. All in all, a success!
May 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Alright, first brisket smoked on the Traeger. All in all, a success!
Great date night tonight! We tried Viva, a new Mexican restaurant, for the first time, delicious! Then we went to QT and got candy and drinks and then went home to play Baulder's Gate 3 together. Solid night indeed.
May 24, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Great date night tonight! We tried Viva, a new Mexican restaurant, for the first time, delicious! Then we went to QT and got candy and drinks and then went home to play Baulder's Gate 3 together. Solid night indeed.
If you see this I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you are using without explanation.
May 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If you see this I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you are using without explanation.
Groundhog Day continues to climb higher in my personal favorites list. Playing the old DVD to wind down.
May 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Groundhog Day continues to climb higher in my personal favorites list. Playing the old DVD to wind down.
Darmok and Jalad on the ocean.
May 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Darmok and Jalad on the ocean.
Happy Star Wars Day! May the Force be with you... always.
May 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy Star Wars Day! May the Force be with you... always.
It's not my house... But I know my way around.
May 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It's not my house... But I know my way around.