Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago

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Open Pike Night welcomes writer Alan B. McElroy as he unpacks Strange New Worlds’ heartfelt episode, “What is Starfleet.” We dive into his lifelong love of Star Trek, beginning with backing away from“The Doomsday Machine” to his response for William Shatner. Alan also lets us in on the challenges (and fun) of building Trek in a documentary format—plus, where to find cameras aboard the Enterprise.

Along the way: Jesse’s heart gets broken, John reveals his Michael Myers connection, and Cameron can’t stop putting his foot in his mouth.

🚀 A behind-the-scenes deep dive into Strange New Worlds that’s full of nostalgia, laughs, and a celebration of what makes Starfleet—and Star Trek—so timeless.

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