Podcast Episodes featuring George Takei

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George Takei, Actor

Frank Buckley Interviews - July 19, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 219 ratings
George Takei is an actor, author and activist who is perhaps best known for playing Hikaru Sulu of the USS Enterprise on the original “Star Trek” television series. George is also the inspiration behind the musical “Allegiance,” which was based on the true life story of the Takei family...

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George Takei's Childhood in WWII Internment Camps

All Of It - February 20, 2020 16:55 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings
[REBROADCAST] Actor and activist George Takei joins us to discuss his graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy. The book chronicles Takei's time in American internment camps during World War II. 

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An Evening with George Takei

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast - September 25, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 273 ratings
With an acting career spanning six decades, George Takei is known around the world for his founding role in the acclaimed television series “Star Trek,” in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the Starship Enterprise. But Takei's story goes where few stories have gone before. From a childhood...

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George Takei Recalls Japanese American Internment in ‘They Called Us Enemy’

KQED's Forum - September 23, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 595 ratings
George Takei may be best known for his role in Star Trek, but his legacy extends far beyond the screen. In addition to his activism for LBGTQ rights, Takei is the author of five books. His newest, "They Called Us Enemy," is a graphic memoir that recounts Takei's experience of being forced into a ...

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Amanpour: Beto O'Rourke, Ernesto Araújo and George Takei

Amanpour - September 04, 2019 19:15 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 475 ratings
U.S. Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke joins Christiane Amanpour in New York to discuss his campaign, gun control and the climate crisis. Ernesto Araújo, the Brazilian Foreign Minister, talks about the fires threatening the Amazon rainforest. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to George Tak...

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The Terror: Infamy + S'more with George Takei (Live from ATX Season 8)

The TV Campfire - August 15, 2019 14:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
This episode of the The TV Campfire features a behind-the-scenes look at the The Terror: Infamy with the creative team behind the anthology series' second season. Following the Q&A from the premiere screening from Season 8, ATX's own Ashland Viscosi sits down with George Takei in out P...

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George Takei Brings WWII Injustice to the Screen

Kickass News - Afar - August 12, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Long before Star Trek, a very young George Takei was one of 145,000 Japanese Americans held in internment camps during World War II, and now he returns to this formative experience in his life as a historical consultant and star in the second season of AMC's horror anthology series The Terror: In...

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Jason Rezaian and George Takei On Two Forms Of Imprisonment

1A - July 01, 2019 18:53 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 4.1K ratings
"As Iranians in this country, we've suffered a lot of backlash since the 1970s," Rezaian told us. "That continues to this day. As I've watched the crisis at the border, I worry that we're descending into similar situations that my father and George dealt with." Want to support 1A? Give to your l...

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Pearlstine: "Media is really Trump's cocaine;" WaPo: Enquirer sent stories to Cohen for review; Trump supporters seize on Time mag controversy; George Takei condemns Trump's "big lie;" Glenn Beck walks off

Reliable Sources with Brian Stelter - June 24, 2018 18:07 - 39 minutes ★★★ - 775 ratings
Bringing the immigration debate back to reality; Pearlstine: "Media is really Trump's cocaine;" WaPo: Enquirer sent stories to Cohen for review; Trump supporters seize on Time mag controversy; George Takei condemns Trump's "big lie;" Glenn Beck walks off from live interview; Norm Pearlstine on LA...

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George Takei

ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST - March 20, 2018 22:34 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 207 ratings
Actor George Takei talks about his starring role in the Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE, now playing in L.A. through 4/1/18. George discusses how he got cast in Star Trek, memories of internment camp, and lessons his father taught him about true democracy. (Intro: Theater Reviews)

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47: William Shatner w/ George Takei*

Let The Hate Flow Through You - August 28, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratings
Actor and meme machine George Takei* joins The Fat Woke Boyz to discuss his hatred of William Shatner. We learn what Shatner does to pets, strange contractual obligations and who was really supposed to get the part of Captain James Tiberius Kirk. This episode is brought to you by: Chad Weaver (...

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George Takei: Oh Myyy (R)

Ask Me Another - September 30, 2016 14:27 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratings
Best known as Hikaru Sulu from Star Trek, the actor, activist and social media sensation talks about Allegiance, the musical inspired by his life, and dramatically reads some especially mundane directions.

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George Takei: His Own History

Electric Shadow - September 09, 2016 01:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Star Trek turns 50 tonight at 8:30pm central time, and this 50th Anniversary special starsGeorge Takei telling stories from Star Trek as well as his own life. Recorded live at Fan Expo Canada 2016.

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Electric Shadow George Takei: His Own History

Electric Shadow Channel - September 09, 2016 01:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Star Trek turns 50 tonight at 8:30pm central time, and this 50th Anniversary special starsGeorge Takei telling stories from Star Trek as well as his own life. Recorded live at Fan Expo Canada 2016. Sponsored by * Fracture: your photos printed on glass. Visit fractureme.com/podcast ...

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Episode 6: George Takei, Live from the Starfleet Academy Experience on the USS Intrepid

Engage: The Official Star Trek Podcast - July 06, 2016 04:01 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 227 ratings
This week, Jordan is on location at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for a press event for The Starfleet Academy Experience! Jordan talks to Trek Legend George Takei, Intrepid Advisor and Former Astronaut Mike Massimino and gets a preview of the tour from Senior Tour Guide Mike Murtagh.  The...

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George Takei: Oh Myyy

Ask Me Another - January 28, 2016 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratings
TV and Broadway and Twitter, Oh Myyy!

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87. George Takei

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast - January 25, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratings
Gilbert and Frank return to the famed New York Friars Club for an intimate conversation with one of the world's most well-loved pop culture figures, actor and activist George Takei, who shares his feelings about Caucasian actors in Asian roles, speaks frankly about Japanese-American internment, e...

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George Takei with Jordan Roth: 92Y Talks Episode 59

92NY Talks - September 25, 2015 00:12 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 211 ratings
This episode of 92Y Talks features "Star Trek" star and beloved LGBT advocate George Takei. Starring in the new Broadway musical, Allegiance, loosely based on his childhood, the social media titan sat down with Jujamcyn Theaters president Jordan Roth to discuss his personal new stage project, us...

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Supplemental 024 - The One With George Takei

Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast - July 20, 2015 07:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Some people say it's George's world, we're just living in it. George Takei may be best known as Hikaru Sulu, but we were excited to tackle a range of topics from politics to human rights to public transportation and, of course, a bit of Star Trek for good measure. Got something to say? On Faceboo...

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91: George Takei with Serengeti (Part Two)

Wits ® – APM Podcasts - June 18, 2015 15:07 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 299 ratings
On this week’s Wits, Star Trek actor George Takei tells us what event made him decide to come out as a gay man after decades in the closet. Plus, Chicago art-rapper Serengeti provides some eclectic hip-hop that will stick in your head. And, a special preview of a new project we’re working on! Big...

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George Takei and the Legacy of Star Trek

StarTalk Radio - April 26, 2015 22:55 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12.9K ratings
Neil deGrasse Tyson delves into the legacy of Star Trek with George Takei, who played Lt. Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise. In studio, co-host Leighann Lord and astrophysicist Charles Liu discuss how the series inspired the future.

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82: George Takei with Serengeti

Wits ® – APM Podcasts - March 12, 2015 15:25 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 299 ratings
This week on Wits, rappers George Takei and Serengeti. Wait, is that right? Well, sort of. Famed Star Trek officer, social media star, and activist George Takei tells stories about the early days of the iconic science fiction franchise, his new Broadway musical, and how he, along with his Gang fr...

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A Sci-Fi Carol with George Takei -- Alpha Waves Radio

(Archive) Alpha Waves Radio - December 24, 2010 01:00 - 1 hour
Getting ready for Christmas? You can't do it without a look into the past, present and future. The Wii Fit returns to help host Michael Hinman take a look back, forward and today with the annual holiday Alpha Waves Radio show. Plus, you'll never believe who the voice of Sci-Fi Future is (it's Sta...

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Hailing Frequency Special - Interview with George Takei!

Hailing Frequency - Star Trek Gaming Podcast 'The Internets Only Podcast Dedicated to Star Trek Gaming' - April 15, 2009 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 9 ratings
Started in 2005, Hailing Frequency is the ONLY podcast on the internet dedicated to Star Trek Gaming. Covering all aspects, from official games such as Star Trek Online to semi-official games such as Star Trek Excalibur, your hosts, Zach, Kinneas, Nova and our Vulcan-Like Newsgirl K'suan'indra pr...