471: Who Almost Starred in Star Trek? + Strange New Worlds' Creepiest Episode Yet

Paging Dr. Crusher! This week on Trekcast, we're breaking down the latest Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, "The Griffin Incident," as the Enterprise investigates a mysterious ghost ship with deadly secrets. Plus, we're revealing the surprising A-list actors who almost joined the Star Trek universe but never made it to the final frontier. And there's exciting news for Star Trek: United as Scott Bakula shares a promising update on the long-awaited project. All that, plus the latest Star Trek news, theories, and discussion—this week on Trekcast! **The Griffin Incident:** Spock, La'An, and Kirk board a lost Federation ship, where an old mystery becomes a survival crisis. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/The\Griffin\Incident\_(episode) **News:** https://trekmovie.com/2026/07/29/star-trek-united-isnt-currently-on-scott-bakulas-radar-but-hes-open-to-returning-as-archer/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/40-years-ago-eddie-murphy-backed-out-of-doing-a-star-trek-movie-to-play-one-of-his-least-celebrated-roles/ https://trekmovie.com/2026/07/31/star-trek-discovery-creator-reveals-planned-klingon-look-for-laurence-fishburne/ 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.