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Troubadours on Trek

24 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Grace Pettis interviews and reviews episodes of Star Trek with fellow musicians and music industry professionals (starting with the Original Series), with the goal of sharing great music and turning a few friends into Star Trek fans.

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Episodes

TOS 1:23 "A Taste of Armageddon," with Patrick "Papa" Raines

July 02, 2023 21:33 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

- You can find MC Papa Raines on Instagram (@paparaines) and Facebook (facebook.com/paparainespresents). - Find Papa Raines and the single, "Good At That One Thing" on Spotify and Apple Music.  - Patrick's song pairing for this episode: "24 Hrs. to Live," by Mase (feat. The Lox, Black Rob, DMX). - Grace’s song pairing for this episode: “War Pigs," by Ruthie Foster (Black Sabbath cover) - Patrick's featured song is "Good At That One Thing," by Papa Raines, Old Tre, and Wes Critt. Correct...

TOS 01:22 "Space Seed," with Heather Mae

January 04, 2023 18:14 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

- Heather has an "online fan club on Patreon - Big Loud Love Club - that gathers for virtual workshops, classes, concerts, and community events "that help my amazing humans stay connected in a time of so much disconnection."  - Heather is launching a Kickstarter soon to raise funds for two new albums, both of which are going to be made entirely by women. Head to heathermaemusic.com to keep up with that and all things Heather Mae. And don't forget to follow Heather on Instagram: @heathermaem...

TOS 01:21 "Return of the Archons," with Dave Madden

December 06, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

- Dave Madden has a Pop Rock/Yacht-Rock side project called Mr. Linen, with Andre Cantave and David Messier. Their album, Stay Cool, includes 9 original songs. Find out more and purchase one of a kind merch items at https://mrlinenmusic.com/. - Dave’s song pairing for this episode: “Virtual Insanity” by Jamiroquai - Grace’s song pairing for this episode: “Take the Power Back” by Rage Against the Machine. - Dave's featured song is “Space Kung Fu” by Mr. Linen. - Download the sheet music a...

TOS 1:20, "Court Martial" with Ben Bethea

September 20, 2022 19:16 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

*NOTE: Troubadours on Trek is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and on the official website:  https://www.troubadoursontrek.com/ But every new episode debuts on Patreon FIRST- a month before its available anywhere else. ✨🤘🖖✨ -Since the pandemic, the Sun Radio Foundation has given out over $130,000 back to local musicians and members of the community through the Sun Radio Recharge program, helping to pay musicians power bills and during Snowpacalypse helpe...

TOS 01:19, "Tomorrow is Yesterday," with Jason Weems

August 15, 2022 10:42 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

*NOTE: Troubadours on Trek is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and on the official website:  https://www.troubadoursontrek.com/ But every new episode debuts on Patreon FIRST- a month before its available anywhere else. ✨🤘🖖✨ -Access to Jason's books, free music, and more is all at jasonweems.com. -Pre-sales for Jason's forthcoming book, The Texas Barbecue Adventure Guide: A Road Trip Through the History and How-To of Lone Star 'Cue, will be available thi...

TOS 01:18, "Arena," with Sarah McQuaid

August 15, 2022 09:14 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

-Sarah’s website is the one-stop shop for tour dates, news, merch, and music, including The St. Buryan Sessions, a full-length live concert in the beautiful medieval church of St Buryan, just up the road from the rural cottage where she and her family live: sarahmcquaid.com. -Each of the songs from The St. Buryan Sessions can be found on Sarah’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/sarahmcquaid -Sarah is on Patreon! Become a patron for exclusive Sarah McQuaid content: patreon.com/sarahmcquaid -Sa...

TOS 1:17, "The Squire of Gothos," with Slaid Cleaves

May 01, 2022 07:31 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

-You can find tour dates, news, merch, and music, including Slaid's latest album, Ghost on the Car Radio, at Slaid's website: slaid.com or slaidcleaves.com (there's a new website coming soon- stay tuned for that). -Slaid is back in the studio, making his first album in five years with producer Scrappy Jud Newcomb. This will be Slaid's third album with Newcomb. -Slaid is back on tour! Tour dates start on the west coast in March and new dates are added all the time on his website. Sign up fo...

TOS 1:16, "The Galileo Seven," with Ruby Dice

March 18, 2022 22:55 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

-Ruby Dice’s latest EP, Denim Disco, produced by Andrew Troubadour (of the Greyhounds) and recorded in Austin, is available on her website and everywhere fine digital music is sold and streamed. Another EP, Wild Ones is also available now. Her upcoming single, “Can’t Behave,” written about women’s rights in Texas, will be released March 31st. Come celebrate that release at a big party at Sagebrush in Austin, Texas, March 31st. Ruby’s on the bill and all the proceeds from that event will go t...

TOS 1:15, "Shore Leave," with Fabian Perez

February 15, 2022 19:40 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

-David Ramirez has a new live EP coming out the first quarter of 2022, called Rules and Regulations. Try Hard Coffee has created a custom coffee flavor that pairs with David's music. Pre-order your copy of David's new EP on vinyl (super limited edition) and get a free bag of coffee and other goodies to enjoy it with. Join David's mailing list for more information. -Delta Spirit and Wild Child have been in the studio and full length albums are coming soon for both. Join their mailing lists t...

TOS 1:14, "Balance of Terror," with Natalie Price

January 12, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Check out natpricemusic.com for the latest happenings in Natalie Land, tour dates, and fangirl merchandise, such as the new, limited edition pressing of Natalie's Through the Fog EP, rumored to be available on vinyl very soon. You can watch Natalie's talk show, "20 @ 10" on YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, or Instagram Live. Follow @natpricemusic on the Grams to stay in the loop.  Natalie was recently selected for the Austin Music Foundation's Artist Development Program. The Foundation choos...

TOS 1:13, "The Conscience of the King," with Rachael Kilgour

December 03, 2021 14:21 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

RachaelKilgour.com is the place to go for tour dates, music links, and the other “things that are on websites.” Rachael has a new EP out, Gamechanger, on all the expected listening platforms and is currently working on a new album exploring grief and her relationship with her late father, with the help of an “Artist Initiative Grant” from the state of Minnesota. Rachael and her partner Sara Pajunen have a side project called Sound an Echo. You can hear their original contemporary arrangement...

TOS 01:12, "The Menagerie, Part II," with Ryan Madora (and Ellen Angelico)

November 08, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Ryan Madora exists on the internet at https://ryanmadora.com/.  There you can find links to her full discography, tour dates, and how to start taking bass lessons with Ryan. Yes, Ryan teaches the bass! "With years of experience as an educator, Ryan would love to help you on your musical journey. Whether you need motivation and accountability, a practice regime to help you stay focused, or tips for breaking bad habits, lessons are a great way to take your playing to the next level." You can f...

TOS 01:11, "The Menagerie, Part I," with Ellen Angelico (and Ryan Madora)

October 01, 2021 23:33 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MB

Find an occasional list of updated shows Ellen is playing, including with Cam, the country megastar, at ellenangelico.com. Ellen is occasionally hilarious on Twitter, tweeting things their partner says. Check out Fanny School of Music at fannyschoolofmusic.org. If you have a million dollars, you can donate it to Fanny School of Music and help some kids learn how to music. Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every...

TOS 1-10, "The Corbomite Maneuver," with Ted Young

June 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Ted Young can be found on the interwebs here. Click that link to see his full, impressive discography and to keep up with the latest news. Stay in the loop with his frequent collaborator, Fort Worth artist Matthew McNeal, to be the first to know when the new album drops in 2021. Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as episodes air on Patreon): -Ted's song pairing...

TOS 01:09, "Dagger of the Mind," with BettySoo

May 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

BettySoo is debuting original songs and covers, plus other great content on her Patreon page. You can become a patron for $3 a month. Every Tuesday night, BettySoo shares the virtual stage with amazing musician guests for her "Nobody's Happy House" series (on Zoom). Guest musicians must face BettySoo's famous wheel, which prompts spontaneous (and often hilarious) acts of creative daring. To find out just what that means, head to bettysoo.com/shows to get your ticket for the next show. Here...

TOS 1-8, "Miri" with Rebecca Loebe

April 09, 2021 01:39 - 47 minutes - 27.4 MB

Rebecca's latest album, Give Up Your Ghosts, is available on her website, and on all major listening platforms.  Her new video series, featuring singer-songwriters talking about what it's like to be working musicians, is available on her YouTube channel.  You can join "Team Loebe" on Patreon for as little as $1/month. Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as epis...

TOS 1-7, "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" with Barbara Nesbitt

February 28, 2021 22:23 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

You can get your copy of Barbara's new album, Someday, Maybe Sooner, which she made during the coronavirus pandemic, through her website.  The album is also available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and through other fine purveyors of records that don't suck. Barbara plays livestreams on Facebook and also has lots of new songs and “thoughtlets” available to enjoy on Patreon. Help support her there for as little as $2/month to get it all. Barbara also does “Coronagram” commissions.  Order one f...

TOS 1-6, "Mudd's Women," with Raina Rose

February 01, 2021 03:12 - 1 hour - 45 MB

You can find Raina Rose at folkpotions.com, where you can not only purchase her latest album, Vesta, but also treat yourself to balms, butters, salves, soaps, and lubes from her handmade, herbal-infused skincare line, Folk Potions.  Raina also has a new fantasy fiction novel in the works, called “Calendula Spark." It's not available anywhere yet... but you heard about it here first! Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs...

TOS 1-5, "The Enemy Within," with Calloway Ritch

December 30, 2020 02:25 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Keep up with Ruby Dice on the official website for upcoming shows and new music. And follow Calloway on Facebook and Instagram. Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as episodes air on Patreon): Calloway's song pairing for this episode: "Satan and Saint Paul," by  John Fullbright. Grace's song pairing for this episode: "Evil Twin," by Buddy Guy. Calloway's featu...

TOS 1-4, "The Naked Time," with Lisa Sanders

November 01, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

You can find out more about Lisa, purchase her music and more on her website.  Tune in to her live show on Facebook every Thursday at 7pm PT with Karen "Brown Sugar" Hayes, for an injection of joy and "soulful country blues." Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as episodes air on Patreon): -Lisa's song pairing for this episode: "Over the Rainbow," by  Judy Garla...

TOS 1-3, "Where No Man Has Gone Before," with 100 Watt Horse (George Pettis)

September 24, 2020 01:41 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

Check out 100 Watt Horse on Bandcamp! Visit Mirror Mirror Recording Studio in Atlanta, GA or contact Graham Tavel for remote mixing work, etc. Worker's Dignity in Nashville, George's favorite nonprofit, is a “worker-led center organizing for economic justice and dignity for all.” Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as episodes air on Patreon): -George's song pai...

TOS 1-2, "Charlie X," with Jana Pochop

August 27, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Jana Pochop wears many hats. Here's where to find her work online.  Jana on Patreon Jana, the solo artist Jana's duo with Mark Addison, onetwothreescream Social Thinkery, Jana's project management services for artists and small business owners (social media, crowdfunding, etc.) Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as episodes air on Patreon): -Jana's song pai...

TOS 1-1, "The Man Trap," with Stephen J. Easley

August 04, 2020 01:25 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Stephen J. Easley's management company is AllMojo. And be sure to check out the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation and their work carrying on Buddy's legacy through their work with musical ambassadors and Teen Cancer America. Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as episodes air on Patreon): -Steve's song pairing for this episode: "Maneater," by Hall & Oates. -Gr...

TOS 1-Pilot, "The Cage," with Rachel Laven

July 15, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Check out Rachel Laven on Patreon! Here's a link to the official Troubadours on Trek Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all the featured songs from every episode in one playlist (songs will be added as episodes air on Patreon): -Rachel's song pairing for this episode: "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked," by Cage the Elephant. -Grace's song pairing for this episode: "Pure Imagination," by Gene Wilder. -Rachel Laven featured song: "Heels" For exclusive early access, and to download past epis...