Spock's Diner

End of a Era

2008-06-10T08:13:00.000-07:00

Hey All, It's me Captain Toy again.

We are not starting back up with our show. I will provably use a new site to do that. Instead, I am informing you of sad news . . . L has died.

We all enjoyed his wit and good cheer and he WILL be missed.

Here is the comment I made on Odeo:

http://odeo.com/show/19387053/1107542/download/FinalSignOff.mp3

I hope the faeries take good care of you man!

Finally Podfading . . .

2007-02-11T13:58:00.000-08:00

Yes I am forced to use that term, we are podfading. . . I just don't have the time & energy anymore to keep up with the episodes and we have been having real trouble with meeting up to do the show.

However . . . .

Upon the end of this semster at school (around Mayish) I do plan to recreate Spock's Diner as an improv only show. It will be much shorter (about 15 minutes a show at most) and include anywhere from 2-5 mini episodes. I will also try to aquire a usb digital mixer by the time I attempt this so I can have guests appear on the show.

Here's looking forward to May! -- Captain Toy

2006-11-08T23:46:00.000-08:00

Star Trek Music Video Tribute to Scotty

I found this tribute to James Doohan today that I wanted to share with you all. Enjoy!

Episode 9 & 1/2: Better Late than Never

2006-11-01T13:34:00.000-08:00

Its been headache and both L and I have not been on the ball. As result this episode comes later than even expected, however it is just as good as the day it was made! Here's the info for the episode:

We batter storms, sickness, prior commitments, & bad recordings to bring you this show. We recorded an episode (episode 9) a while back but half of it was unusable so we have been forced to re-record. I will of course save it for a rainy day that we can't get together so you can bask in the spender of our mistakes. Enjoy this week's podcast!

Links to things we discussed:

William Shatner's Rocket Man

Episode 8: The Crew Gets A New Plasma

2006-09-26T12:03:00.000-07:00

This week we talk about the new improved version of TOS. Diner Rapture is back for its second week. We also talk about our plans to hold a movie night at my house.

Links:

Star Trek heads back to TV with makeover

Remastering Star Trek

INFO ON MOVIE NIGHT

Projected date 9/8/2006 - 9/26/2006 (Date to be determined)

We want to have as many people from the WNY area come over to my house and watch Star Trek as possible. For those who can't come we would love to try to get you in via skype. We may not be able to record us watching the episode (not sure how good the sound quality would be) but we can easily record the discussion afterwards. If you are coming, bring your own headset please or you will be forced to share the mic! Please note that this will be longer than an hour, please plan on it!

If interested, please email us to get on the show!

Frequently Asked Questions you never asked:

2006-09-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

1.) Q: Who are you guys?
A:Captain is a young, hip person who lives practically inside her house dreaming up podcasts so you guys can have a little fun. L is fresh from the Crackerjack Motel (wink, wink) and loves to prattle on about useless stuff.

2.) Q: Where do you guys live?
A: We live in Western New York, yes darlings that aint New York City or Upstate try going east for that.

3.) Q: How did you get into Star Trek?
A: Captain Toy (the one who is writing this little Q&A by the way) got into Star Trek around 1990 in and &the time I went to first grade. (Now figure out my age-I dare ya!) I got a section of a TNG episode in my head (of Troi running around some twisted corridors) and tried to find out what episode it came from. (It Came from Dark PageFYI) I tore through my fathers collection of TNG tapes and found that not only was I like TNG but I was obsessed with it. Since then I have never looked back.
L actually watched The Original Series when it aired back in the 1960s. While obsessed with it, never got to see the episodes again or watch any of the other series until recently. Now he enjoys TNG & DS9 (hasnt seen the others yet) almost as much as he loved TOS.

4.) Q: How is the podcast made?
A: Now that aint the million dollar question, should I really tell you the answer? LOL, seriously I would be glad to. I know how hard it was for me to get started
We use two USB headsets while recording on a software mixer called KIRISTAL (http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/). It is free for personal use (like us-we aint making profit) so check it out! We do all post work using Audacity, another free program. It is actually just about as good as pro-programs but way, way cheaper! We did use PodProducer and it does provide some cool effects that you can play on the fly but sadly we have been forced to abandon it due to lack of abilities. When we started, we did use free bandwidthfrom switchpod.com (we still use their site). It is a great way to get started and to get the taste of podcasting and when you are ready you can upgrade to paid. (We pay about 5 bucks a month for the feed). You get nifty stuff like stats and ftp abilities and so much more! We actually upgraded to get more room and get the stats the rest is just icing on the cake.

5.) Q: What inspired you to do podcasting?
A: I am a BIG fan of podcasts! I listen to as many podcasts as I can. I started listening to podcasts through a show called TWIT (This Week In Tech)[http://www.twit.tv/] it is madeby my favorite TV personality that few have heard of Leo Laporte. When they moved to a podcast format, I followed and even borrowed one line from that show. (Can you guess what?) Beyond TWIT, I have been inspired by Look At His Butt. (http://lookathisbutt.blogspot.com/) They have now over 50 episodes and counting and I have been listing sine somewhere in the teens. You should take a listen to their podcast and see how cool it is to talk about Shatners butt. Finally, I have been inspired by one other show, The Love Long And Prosper Podcast. (http://www.lovelongandprosper.com/) My pals Dan & CJ have been entertaining me since shortly before I started podcasting. Their Private Quarters segment showed me how cool doing story time can be so I gave into Ls demands and created our version of it. Came out well didnt it?

6.) Q: Whats next?
A: Well, we still need to do some more improvements to the show. We have come a long way from our first episode when we had little clue what we were doing and how to do it. I would like to see a more cohesiveshow and to work on getting shows out on a more regular basis. (Matching schedules can be tough). Beyond that, I want to add our show to the SCIFI Podcast Network when I feel we are ready.

Also, I would like more viewer participation in the show. We know you are out there (over 170 of ya) but we havent heard from you guys! Send us your comments, questions & concerns, hell even if you wish to bash us we would love to hear it! It says at least you are listening, now doesnt it?

7.) Q: When is the next episode coming out?
A: LOL, now this I hear a lot from Dan (I love you!). We just got an episode out this week and plan to record one today. (Assuming all goes well and L gets his butt over here) So provably early next week sometime.

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about the podcast and the people who run it, I certainly did. (Wink, Wink) See you next time! Captain Toy

2006-09-11T12:33:00.000-07:00

Levar & Marina discuss ST:TNG movies

I don't quite agree that Nemesis totally sucked there was some really great stuff in it but some really pathelic stuff too. (Like the ending - after Data's death or the entire B4 thing) still I would love to see another TNG movie if only to prevent them from making a stupid young kirk and spock movie.

Episode 7: Diner Rapture

2006-09-09T21:01:00.000-07:00

We come to yet another show in which L and I spend yacking about nonesense. We talk about Old Time Radio with AM 1710 Anitoch in Antioch, IL. We then move on to Talking about Star Trek Thesis and how to write a thesis about writing a thesis. We also mention Hayao Miyazaki and try to find some lady who may/may not have played on TOS. We also introduced our new segment, Diner Rapture which will be at the beginning of every episode for now on. Enjoy!

Links from the show:

Radio 1710 Antioch OTR

Star Trek Thesis article

Error with Odeo feed

2006-08-17T20:51:00.000-07:00

I tried uploading to odeo today and I have had an error. This means that the Odeo feed will not be up until tomorrow when I can attack this problem with a clear head. Sorry

Episode 6: Yes We Cater

2006-08-17T17:10:00.000-07:00

Yep, there are two episodes in one week! Aren't you special? This time we travel to the USS Niagara's Annual Pool Party to discuss all the important things in the universe; like the new Superman movie or how you say "I have to go to the bathroom!" Enjoy this trip through memory lane as Spock's Diner Caters . . .

MP3 Verison of our show

Pictures from the pool Party (So you can feel like you were there too!)

Trisha

Petrina

Captain Toy makes it on the Enterprise!

Larry Playing Horseshoes by himself.

Me and Trisha in the Pool Together:

Thanks for checking out our website, now see doesn't it have it rewards?

Episode 5: The Trouble With Dribbles

2006-08-14T13:56:00.000-07:00

Hey all,
Captain Toy here. I have finally managed to get our next episode up and ready for your consuption. While there is some sound problems (but I believe I know what to do for next time to even it out) it still is good fun. Also, stay tunned for our next episode, a hour long special on the USS Niagara's Pool Party. (Yes we did get it recorded). Expect it around sometime in the middle of this week.

Links From This Show:

http://groups.msn.com/USSAriNCC1723/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=330&LastModified=4675584039123563681

MP3

Episode 4 is finally up!

2006-08-06T23:06:00.000-07:00

Hey, after a couple of weeks and one false start, we have episode 4 up ready and waiting for your enjoyment. Yes, we know about the problem about hearing me but that will be fixed when a second USB headset arrives soon. Enjoy!

mp3 ver

Sorry for the delay . . . please wait!

2006-07-22T04:24:00.000-07:00

Sorry guys,

We have had a major delay. I didn't get any episodes up for a couple of weeks cause L was gone then he came back. We have an episode ready for editing but I have a problem I have taken to Google Groups to fix. I expect the problem to fixed with in a couple days!

Thanks for bearing with your pathelic producer/co-host,

Captain Toy

Next Episode Postponed

2006-06-24T20:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry, due to a lack of ability to get things done on time this week's episode will be postponed until tomorrow or Monday. If you were looking for this week's episode, I am sorry hopefully next week will be better.

Appetizer Edition: Flying Solo

2006-06-17T04:48:00.000-07:00

Hello there. This week is a special edition of Spock's Diner, the Appetizer Edition! Pretty much we don't have L available so the regular show could not be recorded so we have the next best thing to keep you hungry for the next show! I do have one apology to make . . . for some reason my mic isn't working so great. I don't know what is wrong but I will get to the bottom of it. Not that it matters very much since I have just ordered two new mics that should be arriving soon. Anyway, enjoy the show!

Links from the show:

Donald Trump Stars In New Star Trek Series>

iPods more popular than beer>

Love Long and Prosper Podcast

2006-06-17T04:47:00.000-07:00

Knights of the Round Table - Star Trek TOS

New Segment Needs your help!

2006-06-12T01:16:00.000-07:00

Hey all,
I want to add a new section (yet unnamed) where you try to stump us! Basically, you send an email to us with the audio clip that contains your question. We try to answer it and if we fail, then you win!!!!! What do you win . . . nothing!!!! YOu just get the statisfaction of wiping the floor with us.

Please remember to keep the question to cannon only. Although I love the books, its not fair to have expected us to read every book to pick up every small detail. We also ask that you leave a few seconds between the question and answer so we can pause and try to answer! To be fair we won't be looking at the question until showtime but this means that I won't know the answer ahead of time!

Have fun and good luck.

Star Trek Personality Test

2006-06-11T03:12:00.000-07:00

I took the Star Trek Personality test and this is what it told me! This isn't good . . .

Your results:
You are An Expendable Character (Redshirt)

An Expendable Character (Redshirt)		50%
Chekov		75%
Deanna Troi		60%
Geordi LaForge		55%
Spock		55%
Uhura		55%
Mr. Scott		45%
James T. Kirk (Captain)		45%
Data		42%
Jean-Luc Picard		40%
Leonard McCoy (Bones)		40%
Will Riker		35%
Beverly Crusher		35%
Worf		20%
Mr. Sulu		10%

Since your accomplishments are seldom noticed,
and you are rarely thought of, you are expendable.
That doesn't mean your job isn't important but if you
were in Star Trek you would be killed off in the first
episode you appeared in.

Click here to take the Star Trek Personality Test

Episode 2: FANtasic Nonesense

2006-06-11T01:03:00.000-07:00

Wow, I am finally writing the show notes. Basically this episode we talked about fans and junk like that. We have a new segement called "I heard it in Subspace." I think I did a great job considering I had less than 24 hours to whip this one up due to the fact that L was leaving in two days. Can't wait for the next episode.

Stuff from the this show:

Pictures of my collection:

Songs Played:

Title	Band/Singer
Rand	Warp 11
Banned From Argo	Leslie Fisher?
Why I am in a Star Trek Band	Warp 11
The USS Make Sh*t Up	Voltaire

Links to sites visted:

Fan Orgs:
http://www.sfi.org/welcome/index.htm

http://www.region7.com/

http://www.region13.org/

http://groups.msn.com/USSAriNCC1723

http://www.iftcommand.com/

Fan Films

Fan Tributes

Fan Parodies

Star Trek 2.0 Contest

Upcoming Conventions

The Trek Life

Phew . . . I'm done, not that wasn't so hard was it?

Spock's Diner ranks high in iTunes!

2006-06-07T22:15:00.000-07:00

Look at this! Spock's Diner ranks 12 in iTunes' search! Thanks to CJ and Dan from Love long and Prosper to pointing that out!

Episode 2 is nearly done

2006-06-05T02:04:00.000-07:00

We recorded Episode 2 yesterday and I am currently working on it. We still have sound problems but I hope to clear that up soon. I learned a lot after I had the time to play with PodProducer a bit more. I even discovered that my sound drivers were messed up, so hopefully the sound clips will sound better. Sadly, that doesn't affect this week's show since I found that out after I recorded it, but I am fixing it up so you can enjoy it better.

L will be out of town for the next month but he has agreed to co-host via Sype. (Since I can now record audio from the computer). We still have to figure out when or how many he has time for but it doesn't seem to be as bad as I thought. I still may, however, need a temp. co-host to come on with me for a show or two. Ifanyone is interested please let me know on our email.

See you later,
Captain Toy

First Episode is up!

2006-06-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

Hey All!
We have our first episode up! It sounds a bit shaky but hey it's our first try.

Internet Help Desk (Please click on the picture):

The Comic's Website

Links to Articles:

The Knife Dealer's Moment in the Spotlight.

The Next Star Trek Movie

The Rest is from the Buffalo News and will disappear too quickly to post.

We will have our next show up next Saturday, hope to see you there!

2006-06-03T19:48:00.000-07:00

Star Trek Cribs - The Director's Cut

Check this thisout in this week's podcast!