

The Ready Room
Welcome to The Ready Room. Every Thursday Wil Wheaton will sit down with members of the Star Trek: Picard cast and crew to discuss the weekly episodes.
Cast

Wil Wheaton
Self - Host
Seasons
E1Alex Kurtzman & Heather Kadin
Jan 25, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin to discuss everything that happened in the first two episodes of Season 2.
E2Mary Chieffo
Feb 1, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with the Chancellor herself, Mary Chieffo, to talk about L'Relll's new Klingon Empire and Episode 3 of Season 2 at large.
E3Anthony Rapp
Feb 8, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anthony Rapp about all things Paul Stamets, getting to work with Tig Notaro, singing with his castmates, and more!
E4Wilson Cruz
Feb 15, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Wilson Cruz about Dr. Hugh Culber's momentous return in Episode 5, "Saints of Imperfection."
E5Doug Jones
Feb 22, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Doug Jones about all things Season 2, Episode 6 "The Sound of Thunder."
E6James Frain
Mar 1, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with James Frain, who plays Ambassador Sarek, about all things Season 2, Episode 7, "Light and Shadows."
E7Ethan Peck
Mar 8, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Ethan Peck about all things Spock, Vulcan, Talos IV, and more in Season 2, Episode 8, "If Memory Serves."
E8Hannah Cheesman
Mar 15, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Hannah Cheesman, who plays Lt. Cmdr. Airiam, about all things Season 2, Episode 9, "Project Daedalus."
E9Sonequa Martin-Green
Mar 22, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Sonequa Martin-Green, who plays Michael Burnham, about all things Season 2, Episode 10, "The Red Angel."
E10Shazad Latif
Mar 29, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Shazad Latif, who plays Ash Tyler, about all things Season 2, Episode 11, "Perpetual Infinity."
E11Anson Mount
Apr 5, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anson Mount, who plays Captain Christopher Pike, about all things Season 2, Episode 12, "Through the Valley of Shadows."
E12Michelle Paradise
Apr 12, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Co-Executive Producer and Writer Michelle Paradise about all things Season 2, Episode 13, "Such Sweet Sorrow."
E13Sonequa Martin-Green
Apr 19, 2019
The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle and Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green enter serious spoiler territory for the Season 2 finale, "Such Sweet Sorrow, Part 2."
E1Star Trek: Picard - Episode 1 “Remembrance” Recap
Jan 23, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Michael Chabon and Director Hanelle Culpepper to take a closer look at some of the most poignant moments of "Remembrance," the premiere episode of Star Trek: Picard, and explain how the new series pays homage to Star Trek: The Next Generation.
E2Star Trek: Picard - Episode 2 “Maps and Legends” Recap
Jan 30, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Akiva Goldsman to discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Picard and how Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)—and Starfleet— have changed in the 20 years since viewers last entered the Star Trek universe.
E3Star Trek: Picard - Episode 3 “The End Is the Beginning” Recap
Feb 6, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton teams up with star Michelle Hurd to discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard and examine her character, Raffi Musiker, a former Starfleet colleague of Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), who becomes a bigger player in the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard.
E4Star Trek: Picard - Episode 4 “Absolute Candor” Recap
Feb 13, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Santiago Cabrera, who plays the dashing yet mysterious pilot Cristóbal Rios—plus a host of emergency holograms on-board the ship La Sirena—and who comes into sharper focus in “Absolute Candor.” The pair delve into Rios' motivations and psychology, as well as give a few hints as to what viewers can expect to see from the captain in upcoming episodes.
E5Star Trek: Picard - Episode 5, “Stardust City Rag” Recap
Feb 20, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton is joined by actor Evan Evagora who portrays Elnor, the highly-skilled, yet highly naive, young Romulan. Wheaton and Evagora discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Picard, Elnor's relationship with Picard, and what it's like portraying “Space Legolas.”
E6Star Trek: Picard - Episode 6, “The Impossible Box” Recap
Feb 27, 2020
Jeri Ryan joins Wil Wheaton to discuss the return of Ryan's character, former Borg drone Seven of Nine; her new place in the universe as a Fenris Ranger; and what it's like coming back to the Trek universe. Then, Star Trek: Picard Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry—son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry—sits down with Wheaton to discuss the state of Star Trek as a whole, where it's been, and where it's going.
E7Star Trek: Picard - Episode 7, “Nepenthe” Recap
Mar 5, 2020
Wil Wheaton is joined by his TNG co-stars Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner, who reprise their characters, William Riker and Lieutenant Commander Data, in Picard. The trio has a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Frakes' directing duties on Picard to Isa Briones' ability to channel Data.
E8Star Trek: Picard - Episode 8, “Broken Pieces” Recap
Mar 12, 2020
Wil Wheaton greets Jeri Ryan, in a return visit, and Jonathan Del Arco, both of whom play Borg, to examine Star Trek: Picard's eighth episode, “Broken Pieces.”
E9Star Trek: Picard - Episode 9, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1” Recap
Mar 19, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton examines Star Trek: Picard's ninth episode, "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1," with actress Isa Briones.
E10Star Trek: Picard - Episode 10, “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2” Recap
Mar 26, 2020
Wil Wheaton examines the final episode of Star Trek: Picard's first season with Sir Patrick Stewart and Alison Pill.
E11Star Trek: Picard - The Ready Room - Away Mission Special
Jul 2, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Sir Patrick Stewart, costume designer Christine Clark, and mark-up department head James MacKinnon to discuss Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard.
E1Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Recap
Oct 15, 2020
Diving into the Season 3 premiere, Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), host of “The Ready Room,” chats with series newcomer David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker). Learn more about Book and Commander Burnham's first encounter, Ajala's special furry co-star, and the all-new props designed for Season 3.
E2Star Trek: Discovery - “Far from Home” Recap
Oct 22, 2020
This week, “The Ready Room” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with stars Doug Jones (Commander Saru) and Mary Wiseman (Ensign Sylvia Tilly). Together they discuss Saru and Tilly's evolving dynamic, provide a look at the episode's Western cinema influences, and give insight into Season 3's stunt choreography.
E3Star Trek: Discovery - “People of Earth” Recap
Oct 29, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with not one, but four special guests, including Director Jonathan Frakes and “People Of Earth” Writers Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt. Together, they discuss how the planet Earth resonates with Star Trek fans and Frakes explains how he brought a virtual Starfleet Academy tree to life onscreen. Plus, show Composer Jeff Russo tells Wil what it takes to separate his fandom from his compositions.
E4Star Trek: Discovery - “Forget Me Not” Recap
Nov 5, 2020
Stars Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Stamets) and Wilson Cruz (Dr. Culber) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to discuss Episode 4, “Forget Me Not.” Together, watch them celebrate Stamets and Culber's reunion, reflect on the show's increasingly diverse cast, and reveal more about the special relationship their characters develop with newcomer Adira (Blu del Barrio).
E5Star Trek: Discovery - “Die Trying” Recap
Nov 12, 2020
This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) talks with star Rachael Ancheril (Commander Nhan) about how her character adds to the Star Trek canon, seeing as she portrays the second Barzan ever. Then, Wheaton speaks with Lead Visual Effects Supervisor Jason Zimmerman about the creation of Season 3's new ships, new tech, and new Federation headquarters.
E6Star Trek: Discovery - “Scavengers” Recap
Nov 19, 2020
Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Lead Creature Designer Neville Page who details his creative process in designing this season's new creatures. Page expounds on adding to Star Trek canon, how modern technology impacts his designs, and so much more about all-things aliens.
E7Star Trek: Discovery - “Unification III” Recap
Nov 26, 2020
Star Sonequa Martin-Green (Commander Michael Burnham) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to reflect on her character's evolution this season. They discuss how a year alone changed Michael, her new relationship with Book, and that unexpected reunion in Episode 7.
E8Star Trek: Discovery - “The Sanctuary” Recap
Dec 3, 2020
This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by new stars Blu del Barrio (Adira) and Ian Alexander (Gray). The two young actors describe what it's like to join the massive Star Trek family, the impact of playing trans and non-binary characters, and just how hard it is to fake playing the cello.
E9Star Trek: Discovery - “Terra Firma, Part 1” Recap
Dec 10, 2020
Red alert! Host Wil Wheaton is joined by the stars of the U.S.S. Discovery bridge crew, Emily Coutts (Lt. Detmer), Oyin Oladejo (Lt. Owosekun), Patrick Kwok-Choon (Lt. Rhys), Ronnie Rowe Jr. (Lt. Bryce), and Sara Mitich (Lt. Nilsson). Watch them get animated over this week's unexpected plot twist and vigorous fight choreography, plus Wil entices each to admit which Starfleet job they'd secretly like to try.
E10Star Trek: Discovery - “Terra Firma, Part 2” Recap
Dec 17, 2020
Star Michelle Yeoh (Emperor Georgiou) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) this week to spill on how she's brought her shrewd and intimidating character to life. Commenting on the amazing stuntwork, commanding costumes, and her deep love for the Terran ruler, Yeoh shares her thoughts on Georgiou's past and future.
E11Star Trek: Discovery - “Su’Kal” Recap
Dec 24, 2020
In this week's installment of “The Ready Room,” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by star Doug Jones (Captain Saru), who explains the intricacies of working in prosthetics and his thoughts on Saru's journey this season. Then, Janet Kidder (Osyraa) speaks with Wil about joining the Star Trek Universe's esteemed villains and the thrill of hijacking a Starfleet ship.
E12Star Trek: Discovery - “There Is A Tide...” Recap
Dec 31, 2020
This week, Director Jonathan Frakes joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in The Ready Room to discuss Star Trek's complex new villain, the state of the distant future in the Star Trek Universe, and more!
E13Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 2” Recap
Jan 7, 2021
“The Ready Room” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) welcomes star Sonequa Martin-Green (Commander Michael Burnham), Executive Producer/Co-Showrunner Michelle Paradise, and Director Olatunde Osunsanmi to discuss the Season 3 finale. Together, they get emotional over the episodes final scene, reflect on Michael's progression through Starfleet, and tease whats next for the newly expanded Federation - not to mention Saru - in Season 4.
E1Sonequa Martin Green & Kate Mulgrew
Nov 18, 2021
The Ready Room is back with an all-new look and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is talking to the women in command! Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham) celebrates her journey to the captain's chair and gives us a taste of what's coming beyond the Season 4 premiere, "Kobayashi Maru." Then, Captain Janeway herself, Kate Mulgrew, patches in to chat with Wil about why Janeway makes for a perfect hologram mentor in Star Trek: Prodigy.
E2David Ajala
Nov 29, 2021
This week on The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) patches in to chat with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about “Anomaly” (Season 4, Episode 2). Together, they unravel the ramifications of the season premiere’s intense final moments, getting more screen time with Anthony Rapp, and what it took for Ajala to tap into Book's extreme anguish.
E3Ian Alexander & Blu Del Barrio
Dec 2, 2021
This week, Star Trek: Discovery stars Ian Alexander (Grey) and Blu del Barrio (Adira) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in the Ready Room to discuss "Choose to Live" (Season 4, Episode 3). Together, they delve into what Grey's incorporation means for both characters, Adira's character development over the course of the series, and the significance of fans' appreciation for their on-screen representation.
E4Mary Wiseman
Dec 9, 2021
This week in The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly) patches in to speak with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about "All Is Possible" (Season 4, Episode 4). In a very heartfelt conversation, Wil connects with Mary on the scene that most affected him, dips into what's next for Sylvia Tilly, and gets the behind-the-scenes details on filming in freezing weather.
E5Anthony Rapp
Dec 16, 2021
On The Ready Room this week, star Anthony Rapp (Lt. Commander Paul Stamets) and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) chat about "The Examples" (Season 4, Episode 5). Rapp reveals what went into Stamet's journey to Ni'Var, his close relationship with Ian Alexander (Gray) and Blu del Barrio (Adira), and what it means to him to be a part of LGBTQ+ representation in the sci-fi genre.
E6Jonathan Frakes
Dec 23, 2021
Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) welcomes Director/Space Dad Jonathan Frakes to The Ready Room to discuss Frake's most recently directed episode, "Stormy Weather" (Season 4, Episode 6). Between shared fond memories from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the two reiterate their love for the cast of Star Trek: Discovery and what it means to them both to represent Legacy Star Trek.
E7Doug Jones
Dec 30, 2021
Our favorite Kelpien Doug Jones (Saru) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to break down "But To Connect..." (Season 4, Episode 7). Jones expounds on his character's journey to become a Kelpien elder, that flirtation with President T'Rina, and the complications that come with a sentient computer.
E8Sonequa Martin-Green & David Ajala
Feb 10, 2022
Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Burnham) and David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to look closer at "All In" (Season 4, Episode 8). Together they lament Book's betrayal, consider the future of Book and Burnham's relationship, and explore this high energy casino episode.
E9WIlson Cruz
Feb 17, 2022
The doctor is in as Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber) joins host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) on The Ready Room this week to talk through "Rubicon," (Season 4, Episode 9). They examine Dr. Culber's new role as the ship's counselor, the thrill of working with David Cronenberg, and which Star Trek character is Cruz's ideal therapist. Plus, The Ready Room celebrates Commander Nahn's surprise return to the U.S.S. Discovery.
E10Glenn Hetrick
Feb 24, 2022
This week, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by Glenn Hetrick, Head of Makeup Effects, to offer an inside account of what it takes to add an all-new alien to Star Trek canon, including Oros in "The Galactic Barrier" (Season 4, Episode 10). Plus, find out how aliens get updated for the 32nd century and get an exclusive look at the upcoming Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Picard!
E1Sir Patrick Stewart
Mar 3, 2022
This week, Sir Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard) joins The Ready Room host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to talk about "The Star Gazer" (S2, E1), what fans can expect to learn about the admiral, and his relationship with Laris (Orla Brady). Plus, we find out exactly where Sir Patrick reads his new scripts! And stay tuned for a look at the design of Season 2's U.S.S. Stargazer along with an exclusive look at Episode 2.
E2John de Lancie
Mar 10, 2022
In this week's installment of The Ready Room, Q himself, John de Lancie, joins host Wil Wheaton to talk all things Star Trek: Picard.
E3Michelle Paradise, Sonequa Martin-Green, Olatunde Osunsanmi
Mar 17, 2022
After watching the season finale of Star Trek: Discovery, join Wil Wheaton for a closer look with Michelle Paradise, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Olatunde Osunsanmi, and stay tuned for a sneak peek at next week's episode of Star Trek: Picard.
E4Lea Thompson
Mar 24, 2022
On this week's installment of The Ready Room, Wil Wheaton is joined by director Lea Thompson to discuss Star Trek: Picard, plus a closer look at a major returning character in today's episode!
E5Annie Wersching
Mar 31, 2022
Report to The Ready Room for immediate assimilation! Annie Wersching joins Wil Wheaton for a look at her incredible makeup and prosthetic process, and don't miss an exclusive clip from the next episode of Star Trek: Picard.
E6Jonathan Frakes & Brent Spiner
Apr 7, 2022
Director Jonathan Frakes and star Brent Spiner talk all things Picard! Plus, a look at Star Trek's out of uniform adventures and an exclusive clip from next week's episode.
E7Ito Aghayere
Apr 14, 2022
Ito Aghayere shares her thoughts on playing a young version of the iconic character Guinan in the latest installment of The Ready Room.
E8Jeri Ryan & Santiago Cabrera
Apr 21, 2022
Jeri Ryan, Santiago Cabrera, and an exclusive clip from next week's episode are all here on The Ready Room!
E9Michelle Hurd & Evan Evagora
Apr 28, 2022
Wil Wheaton welcomes Michelle Hurd and Evan Evagora to The Ready Room! Plus, dive into the stunts of Star Trek: Picard and get an exclusive sneak peek at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
E10Anson Mount & Akiva Goldsman
May 5, 2022
Series star Anson Mount and creator/executive producer Akiva Goldsman talk all things Strange New Worlds with host Wil Wheaton. Plus, go inside that surprise cameo in the finale of Star Trek: Picard, all in this week's The Ready Room!
E1Celia Rose Gooding & Henry Alonso Myers
May 12, 2022
Join Wil Wheaton in The Ready Room for a conversation with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Celia Rose Gooding and Henry Alonso Myers as they take a closer look at the costumes and music of the show.
E2Rebecca Romijn & Akela Cooper
May 19, 2022
Wil Wheaton welcomes Rebecca Romijn and co-EP / co-writer Akela Cooper to discuss Una Chin-Riley's new, game-changing episode and so much more.
E3Christina Chong & Davy Perez
May 26, 2022
Christina Chong (La'an Noonien Singh) and executive producer Davy Perez break down the latest episode of Strange New Worlds with host Wil Wheaton.
E4Ethan Peck & Gia Sandhu
Jun 2, 2022
It is only logical to join Ethan Peck and Gia Sandhu in The Ready Room where they discuss this week's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. 🖖
E5Alex Kurtzman
Jun 9, 2022
This week, Alex Kurtzman visits Wil Wheaton in The Ready Room to discuss the sprawling Star Trek universe. Plus, get a closer look at the props from Strange New Worlds, a sneak peek at the next episode, and more!
E6Jess Bush
Jun 16, 2022
Join Wil Wheaton as he welcomes Jess Bush to The Ready Room. Don't forget to stick around for a preview of next week's episode and a criminally fun surprise guest!
E7Babs Olusanmokun & Melissa Navia
Jun 23, 2022
Join Babs Olusanmokun (Dr. M'Benga) and Melissa Navia (Lt. Ortegas) as they talk all things Strange New Worlds, including the latest episode!
E8Bruce Horak
Jun 30, 2022
Actor Bruce Horak (Hemmer) joins host Wil Wheaton to discuss all things Aenar and the shocking newest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on The Ready Room.
E9Ethan Peck & Henry Alonso Myers
Jul 7, 2022
Ethan Peck (Spock) and Henry Alonso Myers join host Wil Wheaton to discuss all things Strange New Worlds. Plus, watch until the end for an exclusive sneak peek of Star Trek: Lower Decks!
E10Mike McMahan & Dawnn Lewis
Aug 25, 2022
It's premiere week for Season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks! Host Wil Wheaton hits the upper decks with series creator/executive producer/showrunner Mike McMahan and Dawnn Lewis (Capt. Carol Freeman) all things "Grounded." Things hit maximum warped as they barrel through the Spoiler Zone chatting Captain Freeman's arrest following the attack on Pakled Planet, the First Contact amusement park in Bozeman, Montana, Holo Zefram Cochrane and the Phoenix ride, and more! In addition, McMahan and the cast take you behind-the-scenes as the welcome back Star Trek royalty, James Cromwell, back into the fold. Plus, character design lead Marisa Livingston walks you through how to draw Dr. T'Ana. And be sure to stick all the way until the end to get a sneak peek of Episode 2!
E11Tawny Newsome
Sep 22, 2022
Join host Wil Wheaton and Star Trek: Lower Decks series lead Tawny Newsome as the discuss the first half of Season 3 in the latest installment of The Ready Room. Plus, Wil looks to build out his hand-drawn Cerritos crew collection as series supervising director Barry J. Kelly is on deck to walk us how to draw the Bajoran security chief Shaxs!
E12Jack Quaid, Noël Wells, Brett Gray and Ella Purnell
Oct 27, 2022
This latest installment of The Ready Room gets animated! With the Season 3 finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks and the mid-season return of Star Trek: Prodigy, Wil Wheaton hosts a doubly-stacked discussion with tons in store. Get a deep dive of the explosive finale of Season 3 of Lower Decks with executive producer Mike McMahan as well as the cast. Then, Lower Deckers Jack Quaid and Noël Wells hits the upper decks for a lively discussion with Wil about the course of the entire series so far. Before Wil invites Prodigy's Brett Gray and Ella Purnell onto the show, executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman give us a refresher on the first half of the season and where things stand with Gwyn, her father The Diviner, and the rest of the Protostar crew. And to cap off this jam-packed episode, The Ready Room has an exclusive preview of next week's episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, which features the Borg collective!
E13Kate Mulgrew
Dec 29, 2022
This latest installment of The Ready Room wraps up the first season of Star Trek: Prodigy! Get a full deep dive on the emotional finale of Season 1 of Prodigy with cast and executive producers. They're talking the crew's Starfleet potential, Gwyndala's relationship with The Diviner, Dal's place in the universe, and more. Then, host Wil Wheaton chats with Star Trek royalty, Kate Mulgrew on the legacy of Janeway from Voyager to Prodigy. Then, the cast and executive producers are put to the test with a Starfleet History exam! And to cap off this jam-packed segment, The Ready Room has an exclusive preview of the upcoming season of Star Trek: Picard!
E1The Final Mission
Feb 10, 2023
Get ready for the final season of Star Trek: Picard, featuring the return of the Enterprise crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Wil Wheaton hosts this deep dive with the cast and creatives as they boldly go one last time on a premiere special segment of The Ready Room.
E2Gates McFadden, Patrick Stewart and Terry Matalas
Feb 16, 2023
The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the third season premiere of Star Trek: Picard! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes his fellow Star Trek: The Next Generation co-stars Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden to talk all things Star Trek: Picard Season 3. Wil's then joined by showrunner Terry Matalas. Get insight on Dr. Crusher's return to Star Trek as well as explore the Picard and Riker friendship. Plus, an exclusive sneak peek at next week's thrilling episode. The Ready Room wraps with a tribute to the late Annie Wersching.
E3Ed Speleers
Feb 23, 2023
The Ready Room is back with a brand-new episode tackling the third season episode of Star Trek: Picard, "Disengage." Host Wil Wheaton welcomes his space brother Ed Speleers who plays Dr. Beverly Crusher's youngest son, Jack. They're going to unpack all the Crusher family secrets! Discover what went into designing Vadic's terrifying ship, the Shrike, and then go undercover to expose the seedy underbelly of the Star Trek universe. And don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode!
E4Jonathan Frakes
Mar 2, 2023
Jonathan Frakes (Will Riker) joins host Wil Wheaton in The Ready Room to discuss Frakes' return as Captain Riker for Star Trek: Picard's final season and directing this week's episode "Seventeen Seconds." Plus, get an inside look at this season's hero ship the U.S.S. Titan, celebrate a reunion with Klingon warrior Worf, and don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "No Win Scenario."
E5Todd Stashwick
Mar 9, 2023
Are you ready for this week's mission briefing from the Titan's commanding officer? Todd Stashwick makes his The Ready Room debut to discuss all things Captain Liam Shaw and the U.S.S. Titan for Star Trek: Picard. Plus, examine the transformative history of the Changelings and learn about the science behind the science fiction of Star Trek. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "Imposters."
E6Michael Dorn and Michelle Hurd
Mar 16, 2023
Starfleet Intelligence officers Worf and Raffi Musiker, aka Michael Dorn and Michelle Hurd, hit up The Ready Room to help host Wil Wheaton get to the bottom of everything that went down in this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard! Plus, go behind-the-scenes of the season's incredible stunts and learn what it means to be Jack Crusher. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "The Bounty."
E7LeVar Burton, Mica Burton, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut
Mar 23, 2023
LeVar Burton, Mica Burton, and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut join Wil Wheaton on The Ready Room and talk about the La Forge family reunion in Star Trek: Picard. Also, get a peek behind the scenes of Daystrom Station and a glimpse at Episode 7!
E8Tim Russ
Mar 30, 2023
Host Wil Wheaton welcomes legacy actor Tim Russ to The Ready Room to discuss his return as the Vulcan Tuvok as well as the conspiracies that threaten to destroy Starfleet from within, in this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard! Plus, go behind-the-scenes of the season's costumes and uncover the dark truths about Project Proteus. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "Surrender."
E9Brent Spiner
Apr 6, 2023
Host Wil Wheaton welcomes actor Brent Spiner back to The Ready Room to discuss this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard! Plus, dig deeper into the characters' histories. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "Võx."
E10Jonathan Frakes and Elizabeth Dennehy
Apr 13, 2023
Host Wil Wheaton welcomes returning guest Jonathan Frakes (Will Riker) and new guest Elizabeth Dennehy (Elizabeth Shelby) to The Ready Room to discuss this week's episode of Star Trek: Picard! Plus, explore the Enterprise-D Bridge set and commemorate Frontier Day with a look back at the crew of the first Enterprise. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's series finale episode, "The Last Generation."
E11Terry Matalas and Jeri Ryan
Apr 20, 2023
Host Wil Wheaton bids a fond farewell to Star Trek: Picard with guests Jeri Ryan (Commander Seven) and showrunner Terry Matalas (Elizabeth Shelby) on the latest The Ready Room! Plus, the cast takes us on a deep dive in the series finale and discover the secrets behind the season's magnificent score.
E1Exploring Season 2
Jun 8, 2023
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Anson Mount (Christopher Pike), Rebecca Romijn (Una Chin-Riley) and Ethan Peck (Spock) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for an exclusive sneak peek of the series' second season!
E2Ethan Peck
Jun 15, 2023
Are you ready to explore some strange new worlds? The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the sophomore season premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes actor Ethan Peck, the logical Lt. Spock, back to The Ready Room to kick off discussion around "The Broken Circle" and the second season. Plus, they dissect the complicated relationship between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, and then welcome aboard the Enterprise's new chief engineer, Commander Pelia. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "Ad Astra per Aspera."
E3Rebecca Romijn
Jun 22, 2023
Court is now in session. Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back actress Rebecca Romijn, Commander Una Chin-Riley, the Enterprise's Illyrian first officer, back to The Ready Room to take the stand and discuss the events of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Ad Astra per Aspera." Take a look at Star Trek's dramatic courtroom legacy, then dive into the evolution of Augments. Plus, get a sneak peek at the next episode, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow."
E4Paul Wesley
Jun 29, 2023
Paul Wesley (James T. Kirk) speaks with Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about stepping into his iconic role and traveling across time and space. Plus, go behind the scenes as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds films on location in Toronto, relive some of Star Trek's time travel escapdes, and much more.
E5Anson Mount
Jul 6, 2023
Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back actor Anson Mount to The Ready Room to discuss Captain Pike's past, the effects of the iconic Rigel VII, and more in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Among the Lotus Eaters." Discover how production updated the look and feel of Rigel VII while staying true to its history, and get a closer look at this season's props. Plus, get a sneak peek at the next episode
E6Jess Bush
Jul 13, 2023
Jess Bush (Christine Chapel) and Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) discuss being inspired by her character and what the future holds for Nurse Chapel. Plus, go in-depth on Vulcan wedding rituals, discover Spock's human side, and much more.
E7Celia Rose Gooding & Carol Kane
Jul 20, 2023
Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura) and Carol Kane (Pelia) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for a pair of interviews that celebrate the ups and downs of life. Plus, get an inside look at the relationship of the Kirk brothers, go on a trip exploring Star Trek's wildest visions, dreams, and hallucinations, and much more!
E8Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid & Jonathan Frakes
Jul 23, 2023
Star Trek: Lower Decks stars Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler) and Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner) as well as episode director Jonathan Frakes talk with Wil Wheation (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about bringing their animated characters to life in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 7, "Those Old Scientists." Plus, go behind the scenes and learn how this historic episode was made, revisit other classic Trek crossovers and much more.
E9Melissa Navia & Babs Olusanmokun
Jul 27, 2023
Talent Babs Olusanmokun and Melissa Navia takes host Wil Wheaton behind the lines of the Klingon War on The Ready Room, divulging top-secret intel behind this week's intense episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "Under the Cloak of War." Discover how this season's stunts are accomplished, then delve into how Star Trek's veterans confront the long-term effects of war. Plus, get a sneak peek at next week's first-ever musical episode, "Subspace Rhapsody."
E10Christina Chong
Aug 3, 2023
The curtain rises as host Wil Wheaton talks to Christina Chong about this week's musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on The Ready Room. See what went into the groundbreaking episode, tour this season's costumes, and preview the season finale, "Hegemony."
E11Full Mission Briefing on 'Hegemony'
Aug 10, 2023
This week on The Ready Room, host Wil Wheaton goes on a special away mission to see how the Gorn are brought to life at Legacy Effects. Plus, an in-depth look at the season finale episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "Hegemony."
E12Dawnn Lewis and Jerry O'Connell
Nov 2, 2023
The commanding officers of the U.S.S. Cerritos, Dawnn Lewis (Carol Freeman) and Jerry O'Connell (Jack Ransom), join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and celebrate the lower deckers' promotions and their love for Star Trek. Plus, go inside the making of Star Trek: Lower Decks epic fourth season, pay tribute to Captain Carol Freeman and much more.
E1Sonequa Martin-Green
Mar 28, 2024
Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) hosts this special look at Star Trek: Discovery's fifth and final season. Featuring an exclusive interview with series star Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham), sneak peeks and much more.
E2Doug Jones
Apr 4, 2024
The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the fifth season premiere of Star Trek: Discovery! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back the legendary Doug Jones to talk about Saru's final mission aboard the Discovery and the future of his relationship with T'Rina. Also, chase down the ties between Discovery's story arc this season and a classic episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at next week's thrilling episode, "Jinaal."
E3Wilson Cruz
Apr 11, 2024
ilson Cruz returns to The Ready Room to discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Jinaal, with host Wil Wheaton. Warning: they're diving into 🚨 SPOILERS 🚨 Cruz unpacks his latest visit to Planet Trill, and we go behind-the-scenes of of how Discovery's VFX team uses the AR wall to create unique alien worlds. Don't miss an exclusive preview from Episode 504, "Face the Strange"!
E4Anthony Rapp
Apr 18, 2024
Spoiler warning. Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets) talks about time travel, science, and five seasons of Star Trek: Discovery. Plus, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) challenges Anthony to a round of mushroom trivia and we go behind the scenes on this season's incredible stunts.
E5Callum Keith Rennie
Apr 25, 2024
Host Wil Wheaton welcomes Callum Keith Rennie to The Ready Room to discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Mirrors." Rennie discusses all things Commander Rayner. Plus, we discuss the past, present, and future of the Breen. Don't miss an exclusive preview from Episode 506, "Whistlespeak"!
E6Alex Kurtzman
May 2, 2024
Alex Kurtzman himself beams into The Ready Room with host Wil Wheaton where they discuss how Star Trek: Discovery was crafted for a modern era. Look ahead to the future of Star Trek, see how this season's costumes were made, and get an exclusive clip from Episode 507!
E7Eve Harlow & Elias Toufexis
May 9, 2024
Host Wil Wheaton welcomes Eve Harlow and Elias Toufexis to The Ready Room where they discuss Star Trek: Discovery's fugitives Moll and L'ak. Explore how this season's spectacular props were created, and get an exclusive clip from Episode 508, "Labyrinths"!
E8David Ajala
May 16, 2024
Book it over to The Ready Room to see David Ajala talk Star Trek: Discovery with host Wil Wheaton! Discover how the real-life library featured in this week's episode is so unique, and get an exclusive clip from Episode 509, "Lagrange Point"!
E9Blu del Barrio & Jonathan Frakes
May 23, 2024
Uncover the secrets behind the making of Star Trek: Discovery's "Lagrange Point" with Blu del Barrio and director Jonathan Frakes as they join host Wil Wheaton on the latest installment of The Ready Room! Look back at the eclectic group of Starfleet officers who sat in the U.S.S. Discovery's center seat, and get an exclusive clip from the finale episode, "Life, Itself"!
E10Sonequa Martin-Green & Michelle Paradise
May 30, 2024
Break down Star Trek: Discovery's series finale, "Life, Itself" with Michael Burnham herself, Sonequa Martin-Green, and executive producer/co-showrunner Michelle Paradise along with host Wil Wheaton on a special installment of The Ready Room! Plus, go behind-the-scenes on the finale's Infinity Tunnel, designing Burnham and Moll's epic fight, and we pay tribute to Discovery's impact on Star Trek and the legacy it leaves.
E11Celebrating 5 Seasons of Star Trek: Lower Decks
Dec 19, 2024
Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) celebrates the series finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks with Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner), Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler), Noël Wells (D'Vana Tendi), and Eugene Cordero (Sam Rutherford).
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Welcome to The Ready Room. Every Thursday Wil Wheaton will sit down with members of the Star Trek: Picard cast and crew to discuss the weekly episodes.
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