Mark A. Altman
@markaaltman.bsky.social
Writer/producer/showrunner for movies & TV series: THE LIBRARIANS, AGENT X, CASTLE & PANDORA. Author of myriad books that include the bestselling oral history of #StarTrek, The 50 Year Mission & co-host of @inglorioustreksperts & The 4:30 Movie podcasts.
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FINALLY, IT'S 4:30 ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE 4:30 MOVIE PODCAST is now on video on You Tube. Check out all-new episodes beginning with DIANE KEATON WEEK now on You Tube and wherever you listen to podcasts.
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DIANE KEATON WEEK (VIDEO VERSION)
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October 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
FINALLY, IT'S 4:30 ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE 4:30 MOVIE PODCAST is now on video on You Tube. Check out all-new episodes beginning with DIANE KEATON WEEK now on You Tube and wherever you listen to podcasts.
youtube.com/watch?v=z-Dq...
youtube.com/watch?v=z-Dq...
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Collect Them All! Bubblegum not included.
October 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Collect Them All! Bubblegum not included.
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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts are joined by KAY REINDL (Swamp Thing, Shining Vale) & ROBERT BURNETT (The Burnettwork) as they talk about the end of the Kelvin Universe and what's next in the #StarTrek movie franchise. Available wherever you listen to podcasts and now on You Tube
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts are joined by KAY REINDL (Swamp Thing, Shining Vale) & ROBERT BURNETT (The Burnettwork) as they talk about the end of the Kelvin Universe and what's next in the #StarTrek movie franchise. Available wherever you listen to podcasts and now on You Tube
Nope. Sean, Sean and Sean. The #1 secret agent with a license to kill... and thrill
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Nope. Sean, Sean and Sean. The #1 secret agent with a license to kill... and thrill
THIS VOYAGE, we turn the microphones on you as we survey Trekdom on the best STAR TREK episodes of all-time as our 60th anniversary celebration begins. Available wherever you listen to podcasts and now on You Tube. #ST60
October 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
THIS VOYAGE, we turn the microphones on you as we survey Trekdom on the best STAR TREK episodes of all-time as our 60th anniversary celebration begins. Available wherever you listen to podcasts and now on You Tube. #ST60
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Rebellions are built on hope. 🥹
![Above: A collection of protest signs today that each reference Andor and/or Rogue One somehow, generally saying “We have friends everywhere”, but one of them saying “Oppression is the mask of fear.”
Below: Stellan Starsgård in character as Luthen Rael in “Andor.” He’s smiling and laughing, and the image is labeled [visible happiness]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bmti5zuisk4qyeh4sp5opcce/bafkreicevxofozqocljsibc34lofsavsv4xqatgnjss3zblti6gcqxdylq@jpeg)
October 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Rebellions are built on hope. 🥹
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THIS VOYAGE, it's I AM NOT XON as we delve into another TREK NOT TAKEN and explore the great #StarTrek What If of PHASE II with Xon himself, DAVID GAUTREAUX and producer JON POVILL and assistant to the producers MICHELE BILLY.
October 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
THIS VOYAGE, it's I AM NOT XON as we delve into another TREK NOT TAKEN and explore the great #StarTrek What If of PHASE II with Xon himself, DAVID GAUTREAUX and producer JON POVILL and assistant to the producers MICHELE BILLY.
RIP #MTV. Only the good die young.
a man in a space suit is standing on the moon in front of a mtv logo .
ALT: a man in a space suit is standing on the moon in front of a mtv logo .
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October 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
RIP #MTV. Only the good die young.
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The Force was strong with us for a fantastic conversation with the delightful cast of #TheCloneWars at Galaxycon St Louis. Love this gang of Jedis and Padwans.
October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Force was strong with us for a fantastic conversation with the delightful cast of #TheCloneWars at Galaxycon St Louis. Love this gang of Jedis and Padwans.
Welcome aboard...
October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Welcome aboard...
The Force was strong with us for a fantastic conversation with the delightful cast of #TheCloneWars at Galaxycon St Louis. Love this gang of Jedis and Padwans.
October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Force was strong with us for a fantastic conversation with the delightful cast of #TheCloneWars at Galaxycon St Louis. Love this gang of Jedis and Padwans.
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Any chance to go aboard the...
October 3, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Any chance to go aboard the...
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THIS VOYAGE, the Trekpserts EIGHTH SEASON PREMIERE has arrived and it's a doozy as they're joined by OTOY'S JULES URBACH to talk about re-uniting Kirk & Spock... and it feels so good along with more secrets from The Roddenberry Archive. Join us for an all-new season of @inglorioustrek.bsky.social.
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
THIS VOYAGE, the Trekpserts EIGHTH SEASON PREMIERE has arrived and it's a doozy as they're joined by OTOY'S JULES URBACH to talk about re-uniting Kirk & Spock... and it feels so good along with more secrets from The Roddenberry Archive. Join us for an all-new season of @inglorioustrek.bsky.social.
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@plutotvca.bsky.social may not be a planet, but it is a proud member of the United Federation of Planets clearly.
photo via David Miller
photo via David Miller
September 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
@plutotvca.bsky.social may not be a planet, but it is a proud member of the United Federation of Planets clearly.
photo via David Miller
photo via David Miller
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“Why are we so fascinated by a show that’s not really that good?”
—Mark A. Altman
—Mark A. Altman
September 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“Why are we so fascinated by a show that’s not really that good?”
—Mark A. Altman
—Mark A. Altman
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MEET US IN ST LOUIS? Join the Treksperts at @Galaxycon St. Louis this weekend for panels, signings and fun. Can't wait to see you there.
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
MEET US IN ST LOUIS? Join the Treksperts at @Galaxycon St. Louis this weekend for panels, signings and fun. Can't wait to see you there.
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"My friends, we've come home"
October 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"My friends, we've come home"
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Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.
This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.
This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.
October 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.
This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.
This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.
"My friends, we've come home"
October 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"My friends, we've come home"
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THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts are joined by JOHN & MARIA TENUTO to talk about their terrific new book, STAR TREK III: THE MAKING OF THE CLASSIC FILM for a incisive look at TREKS NOT TAKEN including "The Rise Of Khan" and "Return To Genesis."
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September 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts are joined by JOHN & MARIA TENUTO to talk about their terrific new book, STAR TREK III: THE MAKING OF THE CLASSIC FILM for a incisive look at TREKS NOT TAKEN including "The Rise Of Khan" and "Return To Genesis."
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One of my favorite Treksperts ever as I talk political allegory and metaphors in sci-fi in TREK POLITICS with Mary L. Trump, Bob Cesca, Ronald D. Moore, Mary McDonnell, Tim Russ, Michael Sussman and Chase Masterson. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
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TREK POLITICS w/ MARY L. TRUMP, MARY MCDONNELL, RONALD D. MOORE, BOB CESCA, TIM RUSS, CHASE MASTERSON & MICHAEL SUSSMAN (BONUS)
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September 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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A superb discussion with masterful moderation by Mark. Sci Fi has always had much to teach us and continues to do so. Thanks to all the wonderful panelists, and I'll be donating to @chasemasterson.bsky.social's group, popculturehero.org.
September 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A superb discussion with masterful moderation by Mark. Sci Fi has always had much to teach us and continues to do so. Thanks to all the wonderful panelists, and I'll be donating to @chasemasterson.bsky.social's group, popculturehero.org.
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One of my favorite Treksperts ever as I talk political allegory and metaphors in sci-fi in TREK POLITICS with Mary L. Trump, Bob Cesca, Ronald D. Moore, Mary McDonnell, Tim Russ, Michael Sussman and Chase Masterson. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
open.spotify.com/episode/6h8e...
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TREK POLITICS w/ MARY L. TRUMP, MARY MCDONNELL, RONALD D. MOORE, BOB CESCA, TIM RUSS, CHASE MASTERSON & MICHAEL SUSSMAN (BONUS)
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September 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
One of my favorite Treksperts ever as I talk political allegory and metaphors in sci-fi in TREK POLITICS with Mary L. Trump, Bob Cesca, Ronald D. Moore, Mary McDonnell, Tim Russ, Michael Sussman and Chase Masterson. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
open.spotify.com/episode/6h8e...
open.spotify.com/episode/6h8e...
One of my favorite Treksperts ever as I talk political allegory and metaphors in sci-fi in TREK POLITICS with Mary L. Trump, Bob Cesca, Ronald D. Moore, Mary McDonnell, Tim Russ, Michael Sussman and Chase Masterson. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
open.spotify.com/episode/6h8e...
open.spotify.com/episode/6h8e...
TREK POLITICS w/ MARY L. TRUMP, MARY MCDONNELL, RONALD D. MOORE, BOB CESCA, TIM RUSS, CHASE MASTERSON & MICHAEL SUSSMAN (BONUS)
open.spotify.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
One of my favorite Treksperts ever as I talk political allegory and metaphors in sci-fi in TREK POLITICS with Mary L. Trump, Bob Cesca, Ronald D. Moore, Mary McDonnell, Tim Russ, Michael Sussman and Chase Masterson. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
open.spotify.com/episode/6h8e...
open.spotify.com/episode/6h8e...
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THIS VOYAGE, it's double the Treksperts with TWO ALL-NEW EPISODES. First, it's the return of Gab, Kay & Zazie to talk STRANGE NEW WORLDS while Altman does a deep dive into TREK POLITICS w/ Mary L. Trump, Mary McDonnell, Bob Cesca, Ronald D. Moore, Tim Russ, Michael Sussman and Chase Masterson.
September 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
THIS VOYAGE, it's double the Treksperts with TWO ALL-NEW EPISODES. First, it's the return of Gab, Kay & Zazie to talk STRANGE NEW WORLDS while Altman does a deep dive into TREK POLITICS w/ Mary L. Trump, Mary McDonnell, Bob Cesca, Ronald D. Moore, Tim Russ, Michael Sussman and Chase Masterson.