464: The Mandalorian and Grogu, SNW no Big Bad?! Paramount Ai Mistake

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Trekcast took a week off. But now we're back! This week, we're reviewing Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters in seven years! Was it worth the wait? Is this the way, or just an okay? Plus, the countdown to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 is on, and executive producer Akiva Goldsman is revealing new details about what's ahead for Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise. We'll also discuss a major AI-related blunder from Paramount+ that's getting fans talking. And believe it or not, we almost got to see William Shatner return as Captain James T. Kirk. What happened? We'll break down the story and what could have been. All that and more on Trekcast! StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #StarWars #TheMandalorianAndGrogu #WilliamShatner #CaptainKirk #ParamountPlus #AkivaGoldsman #Trekcast #SciFi #GeekNews #Podcast News:https://trekmovie.com/2026/05/26/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-eps-promise-return-to-pure-storytelling-in-season-4-but-no-shatner/https://parade.com/news/star-trek-producers-reveal-reason-for-pike-puppet?fbclid=IwY2xjawSITgBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe07kWjBaqlztK-6A-BNbjvpS7BCKF8B-wJO15cPPvcz2\JZRfLp55ZGW5FEU\aem\_e53xfPo8qqxm1E-q39OQ1Qhttps://www.imdb.com/news/ni65857836/?ref\=nmnw\art\_permhttps://www.engadget.com/2183719/paramount-used-ai-to-make-the-ugliest-star-trek-thumbnail-ever/ Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today!  Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬ Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast Become a supporter of this podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.