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Get ready, Trekkies! Scott Bakula, Captain Jonathan Archer himself, is finally revisiting Star Trek Enterprise, and he's doing it on a new podcast, The D-Con Chamber, with his former co-stars Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating. The trio are reunited and are diving deep into the world of Star Trek Enterprise.
Think back to the last time Bakula got serious about Enterprise. If you're not a serious Star Trek nerd, the most recent instance of Bakula seriously diving into the world of Star Trek was in a roundtable about Enterprise's Blu-Ray release or when he joined William Shatner for that 2011 documentary, but he generally tries to steer clear. But, this reunion promises to be exciting! With his co-hosts (who are essentially pros at podcasting after hosting the successful The Shuttlepod Show for two seasons, bringing in some big names, like Frakes and Burton!) it's almost sure to become a big moment.
The last time Bakula really stepped into the Star Trek arena was back in 2024. And for anyone who was thinking about making a run to meet him in the last few years – no luck! The actor isn't usually at those conventions, and the last time he hung out with his Enterprise pals to chat about Star Trek was over ten years ago!
Bakula might not have gotten much recognition back when Enterprise was running (sad, but that happens sometimes with the last season of a franchise). It felt like the series was meant for big things, but after UPN gave it the ax, everyone seemed to forget. But when "Enterprise" showed up on Netflix and Paramount+, more folks got interested, and started noticing what a fantastic prequel it actually was. We can't say we knew about "Enterprise" back when it aired, so for those of us who love these shows but came late, we owe a huge "thank you" to those streamers!
"The Shuttlepod Show", "The D-Con Chamber"... so much going on, but in the end it's really just Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating. And let's be honest, those guys are incredible, as both have so much insight, alongside a pretty funny dynamic between them! Those two decided they'd take their successful podcast - "The Shuttlepod Show" (you got it, those guys have history) and revamped it to make it a lot more contemporary and fun.
The D-Con Chamber is the ultimate "inside Star Trek" look! Not just interviews, but an entire space where viewers get to hear what life was like as a Star Trek actor - including those moments after the credits have rolled, so expect it to get real funny and a whole lot interesting. Plus, if you were waiting to see more Star Trek history, this show’s bringing in even more big Star Trek names - like those incredible actors from "Star Trek Discovery" and "Picard." The real highlight? The first episode brought in one of the biggest names, the legendary William Shatner himself. And of course, Bakula's going to be on The D-Con Chamber. It's like a mini-reunion that is a real celebration for anyone who loves Enterprise, and we’re ready to dive right in!
Remember when Scott Bakula jumped into "Quantum Leap" and brought some sci-fi magic? Yeah, this guy was already famous! Then he hit the world with Enterprise, stepping into those captain’s shoes a hundred years before Captain Kirk rocked that uniform. It was a game changer. Now we have those great streaming services that made "Enterprise" accessible and more fans discovered a whole new level of "Star Trek"!
Despite how it played out with those ratings and the cancelation, "Star Trek: Enterprise" continues to be one of the best series. Now with Bakula teaming up with Trinneer and Keating for that podcast, there’s an amazing chance for anyone who missed those series to revisit a truly amazing piece of Star Trek history. So if you want some great Star Trek news – make sure you don't miss Bakula’s "D-Con Chamber" podcast debut on August 11. It's bound to be epic and nostalgic and everyone who loves Star Trek is bound to find some awesome new material about those "Enterprise" adventures!