1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this caffeine-fueled installment of News &amp;amp; Brews, we're back from D.C. and brimming with Trek news, wild ideas, and hot partnerships! We kick things off by celebrating William Shatner’s 94th birthday and announcing some huge news: partnerships with Fansets and Nubeo Watches—don’t forget to use code OPP50 for 50% off! Then we dive headfirst into the world of Star Trek: from the curious case of a Deep Space Nine musical that almost happened, to whispers of a romance that never made it to screen between Damar and Kira. (Seriously, it’s juicy.) We’ve got thoughts on Jonathan Frakes’ insights into Starfleet Academy—including why it's aimed at the &quot;hardcore&quot; fans and what a spaceship the size of your mom’s disappointment has to do with it. Plus, we warp into Universal Studios’ upcoming Fan Fest Nights and the return of the real Enterprise-D bridge set. Add in some Klingon snacks, Earl Grey tea (hot and cold), and a nod to the underrated brilliance of the current IDW Star Trek comics, and you’ve got yourself one jam-packed episode. Strap in. Drink up. Engage. The Omega Particle: A Star Trek Podcast http://omegaparticle.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36106330/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/186937690