I would argue that Michael Ansara, John Colicos, and William Campbell defined what a Klingon is. Michael Dorn fleshed it out, and redefined the standard.
Did you see that video of everytime he was shot down though? I don't think it really got better did it? Just running down the episodes in my mind.. There's the worf was right.. The worf is in trouble episode, and the warf was right and still got fussed at by his CO episode, the why are you in this meeting? worf episodes (classic TNG), are all klingon families that overbearing? No wonder they kill for sport.
@@MKDumas1981 No, they didn't. No disrespect to their acting, but the Klingons were completely reinvented in TNG, the original actors had no relevance to that.
I met Michael Dorn at a charity after-party from a convention. He approached me and asked how the dinner was. He engaged me in conversation. And we talked for at least 30 min because nobody else was demanding his time. They were talking with other celebs. We had a wonderful conversation and I honestly felt like I was talking with a best friend. Such a warm, heartfelt guy. He has all my support. 10/10 would love to meet and chat again.
Had no idea Michael Dorn was a TOS fan long before he auditioned for TNG. Now it all makes sense. I could never understand why his portrayal of Worf was so on-point and so quintessentially "Trek." He was MADE for the role! Much respect, sir. Much respect.
Dorn's own TS fandom makes TNG pilot episode even more special when he explains about a visiting admiral who refuses to use Transporters Worf explains "Well the Admiral is a remarkable man" , ( Admiral was McCoy ) knowing Dorn is Trekkie makes the moment 10X times better 😸🖖🖖
@@ShaolinShadowStroke there's also a waayy later TNG episode in the very last scene almost where Worf a has a very awkward stare down with Scotty as they pass by each other , , , TNG episode is called "Relics"
I have absolutely fallen in love with this podcast. I love the focus on the actors and their whole lives/careers, not just the Trek related stuff (though, I love that too). Every guest has been someone I would love to just sit and talk with (not about Trek). Everyone has such a unique story, with so much insight into life and the world at large, it's amazing to really see the human side of these wonderfully talented actors.
Michael's warm, friendly personality (which is on display here) came through in his portrayal of Worf, despite Worf's gruffness. That was what made Worf so likeable.
Thank you Michael! I am a Navy veteran, and was a maintainer in an HS squadron. The recognition for all of us hard working enlisted guys is much appreciated.
Army Medic here…Star Trek is such an inspiration across all branches of service. Thank you for yours, and I truly hope that we all soldier on towards a Trek into the stars instead of an Anthropocene extinction…We have a lot of work to do. Keepers of peace, rather than bringers of war. Star Trek is the only acceptable future.
Michael Dorn really is a remarkable person. Growing up with STTNG, I can‘t imagine the crew without Worf, the fearless Klingon who seeks and defines his place between two worlds, two cultures. Since I watched the TV show in German when I was a kid, I only got to hear his real voice 10 years later, rewatching every episode on DVD. Watching this interview another 15 years later, I feel that I am finally getting to know the actor better. What a joy!thanks to the interview team - and to Michael for being „part of my life“ since childhood.
Watched Star Trek: Picard last night, just wanted to add that Mr Dorn has the best skin. After all those years of prosthetics, your skin is freaking amazing.
What's a bummer is that nowadays they could just paint some dots on his face and do Worf's makeup in post via CG, with excellent results. Kudos to Michael Dorn for enduring that torture for so many years for our viewing pleasure. We love you man!
The fact that Michael Dorn could act as well as he did through all of those uncomfortable prosthetics is something. I'm glad he was able to get the makeup process to be less damaging to his skin.
Can we all just have a moment of gratitude for the number of hours Michael sacrificed in the makeup chair in order to bring us the amazing character of Worf. His work has been a huge part of my life.
I can't even begin to express my love. Star trek has gotten me through some of the toughest times of my life. It's always been there for me like an old friend. I discovered star trek later in life.. but it came at the best time, for me- the lowest time of my life, and lifted me up from the most sorrow I've ever experienced. I always take something away even if it's the 15th time watching the same episode. I'm on another watch through of the entire pantheon, probably for the 100th time lol. I'm a trekkie. Through and through. And I LOVE this podcast! thank you guys so much for putting on this podcast it's so wonderful to hear from my favorite actors. You all lead conversation in your own unique way and I look forward to all of you so much. What an absolute treat. Much love.
How different does Michael look and sound ‘out of uniform’! And how great to see Dominic back, looking so dapper and acting so chipper. And Connor and Erica … great team
Great to see you back, Dom. What a lovely guy Michael is. I cannot wrap my head around him being 70 yrs old! Wow, like seriously, WOW. He doesn’t look a day over 50! Loved his performances of Worf. Bravo sir. 👏👏👏👏
I bet Bob and Garret are probably busy with chronicling their remaining episodes, but they're almost on to season seven, and I bet after that they'd be totally open to a collaboration episode!
Worf was my favorite Star Trek character growing up. I didn't start watching DS9 until he joined the series. Dorn made Klingons cool. What a legend! I always wanted him to go on and do another Star Trek series, but I imagine the makeup would have been problematic. This was a great interview of Shuttlepod. Thank you for having him on the show.
What a beautiful moment and incredible seeing all these hero people who played in my favourite syfi show of all time Star Trek 🌃 what a great interview 👏
We got a brief glimpse of what James Avery would have done as a Klingon when he guested on a season 4 Enterprise arc as a Klingon general who had Phlox abducted. Avery was a fine actor who would have brought a great deal of gravitas to the role of Worf, but it's hard to imagine him doing fight scenes.
@@Norvo82 If Avery had, I wonder how Fresh Prince would've turned out without him. Worf would've been a lot fatter too. Actually, I can see Avery playing Chancellor K'mpec.
@@stvbrsn I know the scene of which you speak, and agree it is definitely a contender. In fact, my previous comment has been supplanted, as I have recently begun re-watching Enterprise and a Phlox line is an absolute killer. During the scene where Phlox is giving Malcolm his rehab following his injury in the previous episode "Minefield", Malcolm challenges the ethics of Phlox causing the sort of pain brought on by the exercise. Phlox's response of, "It would be unethical for me to harm a patient, but I can inflict as much pain as I like," was such a killer line I had to show it to my own physical therapist, who also laughed out loud.
Connor, Dom and Erica - congrats on another entertaining episode! First let me say - welcome back Dom! I clapped when I saw him appear on screen, overjoyed to see him happy and healthy! Mr. Dorn was a fantastic guest, very easygoing, great storyteller, a guy who seems like he'd be everybody's best friend. One of my favourite parts of Shuttlepod as a whole was really on display here, when the guests and our hosts get to just talk acting. The ins, the outs, up and downs, everything under the acting sun. It's all endlessly fascinating to me. Going into this I didn't know very much about Michael outside of his Trek work, so it was cool to hear about all different facets of his life and interests. (I don't think I'd have it in me to ever want to fly a jet!) I had no idea DS9 wasn't planning to go past four seasons, thank god they kept it going! A great time all around. As always, I eagerly await what the next episode has in store! Happy Shuttlepod Sunday, one and all! ☺🖖💚🍃
Michael is so eloquent when he speaks in real life. It’s such a change from the gruff Worf. What a good actor and I really like how he appreciates the fans.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 hi, nope, that were the 80s, so not much of digitally everything, neither visually nor audio. Mike told himself as I vividly remember, he had to pitch down his acting voice…. 😛
@@ShuttlepodShow if you get Moore, could you be bold enough to ask him ' what is required to course correct the current new Trek under Kurtzman & Co, to bring it back to the heights of legacy Trek?' ... I understand it's a delicate question - however it really needs to be spoken about & discussed. PLEASE!!!
The number of views this video got, is a huge testament to the popularity of Worf from now 3 series and Trek movies. One of your most viewed videos. Captain Worf from Enterprise E, quite the journey! (Worf made it to captain in the books if I am correct!) He has such a great voice, powerful and endearing to his fans.
Phenomenal time with Michael Dorn! It's great listening to his stories and all of his interests (he's been a welcome guest at our loal Veg/Vegan Fest in Detroit and his story on why/how he became vegan is a great listen!) Thanks so much @ShuttlepodShow for this and the great chat with over 1000 people watching! Also, it was great having Dom back in the chair and glad he's doing much better! ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾
Worf in Picard is one thing that I wish could spin off. I know Stewart was adamant about the characters needing to be who they had become. It was so succesful in Worf. Inspired!
Absolutely loved this interview. What an honour to have a living legend of the franchise recant his experiences and incites. I only wish Dominic wouldn't have constantly interrupted, overspoke and try to make it all about him 😒 Other than that - Amazing interview 👏 🖖
I always loved the subtle way Worf would look super pissed whenever one of his suggestions was shot down... like he's literally supressing the urge to strangle Picard or something...
28:15 - “His wees get neak.” Pause. Replay. Dissolve into uncontrollable laughter. Simply delightful show; so glad to have found this! Thanks for making it!
I loved the chemistry between the ppl on this episode. I loved Dominic and Michael’s back and forth. It felt like a real conversation rather than an interview. ❤ Keep doing what you all do. To me this episode is the best of them all.
Total sci Fi geek here! Battlestar Galactica, Babylon 5, all the Trek series, Stargate series. This interview was my favorite so far. Eat and drink for tomorrow we may die!
This is why I love pod casts. I've been watching Star Trek since Next Gen and have watched maybe 2000 hours of panel videos and have been to various panel reads face to face. And I never knew half the stuff I learned in this 2 hour show. This man is a treasure.
This is only the third episode that I've watched (first was Frakes', second was Capt Shaw's) and at first Dominic was annoying me. But now I think that his unique "interviewing technique" is indeed a technique and not just an actor trying to steal the show. By interrupting the guests, Dominic is focusing the interview and keeping the guest on subject. He's doing a terrific job. And now I am his defender. Those of you who are snarking that "he needs to let the guest talk" are missing what he's really doing. He's not talking over the guest. He's helping them keep on topic and forwarding the conversation. He's doing great. A silent interviewer wouldn't get nearly this high quality of interview. Bravo Dom!
Awesome interview with Michael Dorn and Dom is BACK!! Lots of great stories from Michael which is truly enjoyed. Our man @Mark Cartier once again was the #RepresentativeNerd and won the Trek Trivia challenge, sorry to my fellow Patreon Patron at the loss by the Lads and Michael.
I am a Trekkie fan but was never a extreme one, so was a fluke when I stumbled on the channel and came across Mr Dorn along with the "crew" that brings the Shuttlepod One to life and I have to say, this entire show was truly a lot of fun to watch and listen in to the whole session. You certainly have added another subscriber for sure. Great stuff!
Dom's back! Happy to see him healthy and laughing. And of course Michael Dorn! You guys have been killing it with the guests since the beginning. Keep up the good work!
@@b1bmsgt very true. I just discovered the show 3 weeks ago and found the conversations a lot more relaxed and fluent. also felt like there was 50% conversation and 50% "yeah", "right".
I grew up in gang-riddled southern CA, faced gang-banger bullies everyday as one of the only white kids around. Michael Dorn on TNG was the reason I grew up respecting people for who they are instead of judging by their skin. His example is what all men should aspire to be. Hard working, family focused ...
@@yanniobkirk5744orf had an absentee approach to his child. It was a very rocky relationship on TNG, which led to an absentee approach to fatherhood. Our great Klingon hero had a fatal flaw. Hw wanted nothing to do with his child, because his child was emotional and meek. Worf was not a great dad. That relationship found redemption in DS9, and while Alexander was perceived as the ships fool aboard that bird of prey, he proved himself as a brave and intellectual member of the team. I will not spoil it further. Google it up, man.
I grew up in Alvarado Texas which shared a school district with Lilian Texas and I never knew this. This makes me so happy how much lives have changed from this area. My parents currently live in Tyler Texas and I live in Dallas. Michael Dorn has always been one of my Star Trek favorites.
I realise it's not Trek. But i'm sure there is a lot of crossover in the fanbases. Connor, please get some of the actors from Stargate on the show. So many Trek actors did episodes, some like Robert Picardo even became regulars for a while. I'd love to see that.
I just started watching these and was thinking the same thing. Wasnt sure if it was just me, or just a fluke but I agree. It's off-putting and almost makes me want to stop watching. He talks over the other hosts too not just the guests.
Unfortunately some people get overly exuberant in conversations. I've had interactions with quite a few people who are like that but they don't realize they're doing that during interviews or conversations. It takes some training to be a good interviewer/conversationalist who needs to be both a good speaker but also a good listener. Nothing against Dominic, as I've said some people are simply like that and many don't realize it, I don't think he was deliberately being rude. BTW, it's also cultural, some Asian cultures are very similar in the way people talk and react, you would think there is a raging argument going on when they get together and chat but it's not the case. Northern European cultures are much more reserved when speaking while peoples from the tropics are more "animated" and dynamic.
I was thinking the same when i saw shuttlepod for first time , but after i saw more episodes i like his approach it gives it more lifelike feeling and shows that Dominic really is present and interested with those questions . I start to like it .
Im not sure why people are saying dom is interrupting. its a back and forth podcast. the whole thing sounds super natural just these awesome star trek icons chatting its great
Each show is just eye opening. I feel like I am sitting with my friends...get my coffee, get comfy on the sofa and sit back and take in the joy. To Connor and Dominick: I wish I had the power to bring back Enterprise....and to Michael Dorn....thanks for a wonderful show.
I have been a fan of Michael's for a long time, but after this interview I like him even more. He is just amazing, intelligent, gracious and simply a kind person.
Seriously, Star Wars productions never did anything for me, still don't. George Lucas has made some great films, and Gene Roddenberry was at another level entirely--visionary.
Can’t picture a life without shows like Star Trek. I have faith in all the trek series to align and regroup accordingly to make the next transitions to the “real stark trek we all love.” So proud of us and how we are evolving and how the magic is done to mirror our behaviors through the best storytelling in the universe. Love you guys and how you put your heart into what we all love. God bless!
Luling, Texas. As a Texas native, the biggest thing there is Bucc-ee's, where we have stopped many times. You have to understand, Bucc-ee's is a stop that is like no other. It is its own experience. Great town to hail from, Mr. Dorn.
The last generation episode was a wonderful ending. Mr Dorn The Next Generation got me through a very dark time in my life. I just wanted you and everyone associated with the show that for me it was important.
It is always so much good to see from Michael Dorn and also the inclusion of Conner Trineer. When it comes to talking about Star trek but at the same time regarding overall health and attitudes. I have been inspired just on verifying different subjects alone and shall share within my own community with or without nessceray including star trek as a way of introducing any precepts to what I have learned. Live long and Prosper!
Honestly think this is the best podcast on the net at present, not just in sci-fi but I'm including other TV shows, movies, sports, politics etc, etc. This is an interview over two hours long, the length of a movie, but it flew by.
Was that really the eighth episode already? Wow! Time just flies by. It was again a lot of fun to watch. I looked into the chat every now and then, but was so captivated by the interview that it was very rare. Thanks to all of you!🖖🌻
This is an incredibly engrossing video. A lot of other vids, I have to stop and come back, but this two hours have flown by. Good job! Ooh, right near the end, I was wondering about the Castle show.
This was a fantastic episode! It helps Michael Dorn has such a smooth voice and is easy on the ears! So amazing to see him in a casual setting and to learn the wealth of personal reminisces, encounters and experiences!! Great episode guys! If this was baseball, this was a home run!
As someone who reads music I like to clarify on what Michael said about it going away: It does not. Once you progress over a certain threshhold. Usually you learn to read treble clef first and once that is firmly ingrained you go for bass clef. These two you need for the piano. If you stop playing a clef too early then you will have to relearn it, but once you played enough music from printed scores, for about a year, then that does not go away any longer. I used to have trouble with ledger lines for the longest time. Anything above 2 lines would give me trouble, but even that goes away with enough practice.
This is my FIRST SHOW WITH MICHEAL DORN GUEST STAR. I can't believe I've sat here for over 2 hours RIVETED TO EVERYONE CHATTER OF STAR TREK & ELSEWHERE DAYS!! -REALLY ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ EXCELLENT ! Learned lots of things! BEST OF HEALTH ALL!
Love Michael Dorn. Brilliant actor, great guy. This was a fantastic episode. All have been great of course. I look forward to seeing where the show goes. The sky's the limit!
I just love Micheal Dorn, he is such a nice guy. I also like the arrangement, having the guest not in the middle, makes it much more relaxed, not having the guest in focus.
The living legend that is Michael Dorn! And Dom is back! Well done team, you smashed the ball out of the park with this episode. Your show is essential viewing, keep up the great work. Thank you.
Great show to say the least. So glad I found this. Enterprise is my favorite series but all of them are excellent, even the animated series from the 1970s.
Came across this show by accident and am so glad I found it. Great interview with Dorn. Insightful questions and follow up from the hosts. Just loads of fun. Best wishes to everyone involved. Thank you all very much!
My late husband was one year older than Michael Dorn and at the end of his life when he was terribly ill loved to watch TNG and his favorite character was Worf. Coincidentally, my husband grew up in Glendale California, which basically neighbors Pasadena. His family had a home right up next to Brand Park. My husband was really into R&B and rock… Big surprise for that era. He even got to see his idol, Jimi Hendrix, twice in concert.
I am actually planning my last days watching Star Trek too. I have lots of books too which is also like a full length movie on its own. "Qapla" to your husband's life.
@@marsrideroneofficial I’m sorry that you’re facing the end of your life. Watching my husband die slowly over a nine year period Was so hard. We read a lot of books together during that time, too. He especially enjoyed the Aubrey-Maturin series (i.e,: Master and Commander) by Patrick O'Brian and the “All creatures great and small” by pen name Author James Harriet. My husband was a sincere Christian too, and through it all it was Christ sustained us. Qapla and God bless you, too!
Michael is 70 years old -- he looks FANTASTIC! He's always seemed like a really nice guy. I enjoyed this interview.
He’s a great guy. We are glad you enjoyed it!
70??? How is that even possible? He looks 50-something tops.
@@ancalites must be all that prune juice, it's a warrior's drink
@@monkeyzorr3090 lol
@@ancalites Black doesn't crack.
To his enormous credit, Michael Dorn defined what a Klingon is. He made those characters.
I would argue that Michael Ansara, John Colicos, and William Campbell defined what a Klingon is. Michael Dorn fleshed it out, and redefined the standard.
@badgermatt1 Don't forget Martok! JG Hertzler was awesome.
Did you see that video of everytime he was shot down though? I don't think it really got better did it?
Just running down the episodes in my mind.. There's the worf was right.. The worf is in trouble episode, and the warf was right and still got fussed at by his CO episode, the why are you in this meeting? worf episodes (classic TNG), are all klingon families that overbearing? No wonder they kill for sport.
@@MKDumas1981 the who, who and who?
@@MKDumas1981 No, they didn't. No disrespect to their acting, but the Klingons were completely reinvented in TNG, the original actors had no relevance to that.
I'm glad that Dominic is back, and is through whatever it was that happened to him.
Now if only he wouldn't interrupt the guest all the time.
Bollocks. Leave Dom alone, he's doin' it right.
@@geofffleming12 Well... He could tone it down a bit. He asks questions at times that he clearly wants to answer himself.
@@geofffleming12he interrupts constantly.
agreed. Also how does he not know Michelle Hurd's character? "was she a klingon?" What's the point of him on this show if he doesn't do his homework.
I agree, Dominic seems woefully underprepared for this interview. “Have you seen our show?”, “yes, I directed it”. Cue awkwardness all round.
Finding out that Michael is a bass player helps explain why he's so cool.
Hahaha
I always wondered why he wore a bass strap for a bunch of seasons.
Yeah, the black guy is a bass player. Who'd have guessed?
🤣
@@MKDumas1981 I'm a white guy who's a bass player... what's your point?
@@c.a.t.732 It's a South Park joke. Let it slide.
I met Michael Dorn at a charity after-party from a convention. He approached me and asked how the dinner was. He engaged me in conversation. And we talked for at least 30 min because nobody else was demanding his time. They were talking with other celebs. We had a wonderful conversation and I honestly felt like I was talking with a best friend. Such a warm, heartfelt guy. He has all my support. 10/10 would love to meet and chat again.
I wish I could have been there
@@pcguysoffgridcabin it was surreal. Especially since that was my first Trek convention.
Had no idea Michael Dorn was a TOS fan long before he auditioned for TNG. Now it all makes sense. I could never understand why his portrayal of Worf was so on-point and so quintessentially "Trek." He was MADE for the role! Much respect, sir. Much respect.
Dorn's own TS fandom makes TNG pilot episode even more special when he explains about a visiting admiral who refuses to use Transporters Worf explains "Well the Admiral is a remarkable man" , ( Admiral was McCoy ) knowing Dorn is Trekkie makes the moment 10X times better 😸🖖🖖
@@wyldelf2685 Wow, I missed that! I've gotta check out that episode again. That's pretty cool!
@@ShaolinShadowStroke there's also a waayy later TNG episode in the very last scene almost where Worf a has a very awkward stare down with Scotty as they pass by each other , , , TNG episode is called "Relics"
This is the best thing going on TH-cam right now. THE show for Star Trek fans for sure. Michael Dorn is awesome!
Agreed.
Really need more
Absolutely we need more. 🖖
Love Dorn's episode! And I love that Dominic is back but he needs to interrupt the guests less.
I have absolutely fallen in love with this podcast. I love the focus on the actors and their whole lives/careers, not just the Trek related stuff (though, I love that too). Every guest has been someone I would love to just sit and talk with (not about Trek). Everyone has such a unique story, with so much insight into life and the world at large, it's amazing to really see the human side of these wonderfully talented actors.
This is really awesome of you to say. Thank you.
Right? I just discovered this one today, and it was Michael Dorn. I feel like I went to Nerd Valhalla.
@@normanlennox4949 Don't you mean... Nerd Stovokor? =)
Michael's warm, friendly personality (which is on display here) came through in his portrayal of Worf, despite Worf's gruffness. That was what made Worf so likeable.
You have to let them see the fire in your eyes
Thank you Michael! I am a Navy veteran, and was a maintainer in an HS squadron. The recognition for all of us hard working enlisted guys is much appreciated.
Army Medic here…Star Trek is such an inspiration across all branches of service. Thank you for yours, and I truly hope that we all soldier on towards a Trek into the stars instead of an Anthropocene extinction…We have a lot of work to do. Keepers of peace, rather than bringers of war. Star Trek is the only acceptable future.
Love seeing Dominic on set again.🖖😍.
Nice to see that he looks alright and healthy. 🤗😍
Why does he look so frail? Or is that a question 'we don't ask'?
@@theyshouldhavenevergivenme5439 𝚈𝚎𝚊𝚑, 𝚒𝚝'𝚜 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 ᴀ ǫᴜᴇsᴛɪᴏɴ ᴡᴇ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴀsᴋ. Maybe he was assimilated by the Borg 🤣
Michael Dorn really is a remarkable person. Growing up with STTNG, I can‘t imagine the crew without Worf, the fearless Klingon who seeks and defines his place between two worlds, two cultures. Since I watched the TV show in German when I was a kid, I only got to hear his real voice 10 years later, rewatching every episode on DVD. Watching this interview another 15 years later, I feel that I am finally getting to know the actor better. What a joy!thanks to the interview team - and to Michael for being „part of my life“ since childhood.
Can't believe Mike is 70 - he doesn't seem to have aged much since TNG/DS9
34/35 when he first played Worf
Watched Star Trek: Picard last night, just wanted to add that Mr Dorn has the best skin. After all those years of prosthetics, your skin is freaking amazing.
What's a bummer is that nowadays they could just paint some dots on his face and do Worf's makeup in post via CG, with excellent results. Kudos to Michael Dorn for enduring that torture for so many years for our viewing pleasure. We love you man!
The fact that Michael Dorn could act as well as he did through all of those uncomfortable prosthetics is something. I'm glad he was able to get the makeup process to be less damaging to his skin.
Can we all just have a moment of gratitude for the number of hours Michael sacrificed in the makeup chair in order to bring us the amazing character of Worf. His work has been a huge part of my life.
Absolutely epic ALL TIME character
Wow, how great is this? An episode with Michael Dorn and Dom is back? Holy cow, this is great! Well done, all!
Thank you!
I can't even begin to express my love. Star trek has gotten me through some of the toughest times of my life. It's always been there for me like an old friend. I discovered star trek later in life.. but it came at the best time, for me- the lowest time of my life, and lifted me up from the most sorrow I've ever experienced.
I always take something away even if it's the 15th time watching the same episode. I'm on another watch through of the entire pantheon, probably for the 100th time lol. I'm a trekkie.
Through and through.
And I LOVE this podcast! thank you guys so much for putting on this podcast it's so wonderful to hear from my favorite actors. You all lead conversation in your own unique way and I look forward to all of you so much. What an absolute treat. Much love.
This is awesome. Thank you.
How different does Michael look and sound ‘out of uniform’! And how great to see Dominic back, looking so dapper and acting so chipper. And Connor and Erica … great team
Thank you Jenny!
Great to see you back, Dom. What a lovely guy Michael is. I cannot wrap my head around him being 70 yrs old! Wow, like seriously, WOW. He doesn’t look a day over 50! Loved his performances of Worf. Bravo sir. 👏👏👏👏
Any chance of a collab show with the Delta Flyers? As a kid who grew up with TNG and all those that followed, having all this Trek content is amazing.
We would love to do that.
@@mjcartier That would be awesome!
We’d love to. Hopefully.
I bet Bob and Garret are probably busy with chronicling their remaining episodes, but they're almost on to season seven, and I bet after that they'd be totally open to a collaboration episode!
That would be cool, it's the only 2 trekcasts I listen to.
Worf was my favorite Star Trek character growing up. I didn't start watching DS9 until he joined the series. Dorn made Klingons cool. What a legend! I always wanted him to go on and do another Star Trek series, but I imagine the makeup would have been problematic. This was a great interview of Shuttlepod. Thank you for having him on the show.
Thank you!
What a beautiful moment and incredible seeing all these hero people who played in my favourite syfi show of all time Star Trek 🌃 what a great interview 👏
Wait a minute. So there's an alternate universe out there where Uncle Phil is saying "I am not a merry man?"
We got a brief glimpse of what James Avery would have done as a Klingon when he guested on a season 4 Enterprise arc as a Klingon general who had Phlox abducted. Avery was a fine actor who would have brought a great deal of gravitas to the role of Worf, but it's hard to imagine him doing fight scenes.
Worf protesting, "I am not a merry man," has to be one of the best lines in the entire cannon. It just works on so many levels. :D
@@Norvo82 If Avery had, I wonder how Fresh Prince would've turned out without him. Worf would've been a lot fatter too.
Actually, I can see Avery playing Chancellor K'mpec.
@@gestaltdude it’s ok… but the big winner for me (hands down) is “I will feed him.”
@@stvbrsn I know the scene of which you speak, and agree it is definitely a contender. In fact, my previous comment has been supplanted, as I have recently begun re-watching Enterprise and a Phlox line is an absolute killer. During the scene where Phlox is giving Malcolm his rehab following his injury in the previous episode "Minefield", Malcolm challenges the ethics of Phlox causing the sort of pain brought on by the exercise. Phlox's response of, "It would be unethical for me to harm a patient, but I can inflict as much pain as I like," was such a killer line I had to show it to my own physical therapist, who also laughed out loud.
I could spend a whole day chatting with Michael Dorn. He´s fantastic.
Connor, Dom and Erica - congrats on another entertaining episode! First let me say - welcome back Dom! I clapped when I saw him appear on screen, overjoyed to see him happy and healthy! Mr. Dorn was a fantastic guest, very easygoing, great storyteller, a guy who seems like he'd be everybody's best friend. One of my favourite parts of Shuttlepod as a whole was really on display here, when the guests and our hosts get to just talk acting. The ins, the outs, up and downs, everything under the acting sun. It's all endlessly fascinating to me. Going into this I didn't know very much about Michael outside of his Trek work, so it was cool to hear about all different facets of his life and interests. (I don't think I'd have it in me to ever want to fly a jet!) I had no idea DS9 wasn't planning to go past four seasons, thank god they kept it going! A great time all around. As always, I eagerly await what the next episode has in store! Happy Shuttlepod Sunday, one and all! ☺🖖💚🍃
Thank you Hal!
Michael is so eloquent when he speaks in real life. It’s such a change from the gruff Worf. What a good actor and I really like how he appreciates the fans.
I've watched this episode 3 times now, I know what's comming, but I enjoy the hell out of it each time... Michael is just great!
I reeaalllyy want to hear an ATC recording of Michael Dorn saying "Today is a good day to fly."
Hilarious! 👏👍😂 Wilco, Q‘pla.
His normal speaking voice isn't very deep. Makes me wonder if they did digital alteration on his voice for the show.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 hi, nope, that were the 80s, so not much of digitally everything, neither visually nor audio. Mike told himself as I vividly remember, he had to pitch down his acting voice…. 😛
@@losmosquitos1108 you got that right. It was him doing his job the right way. Not aided by sound effects or anything.
I went to Woolworths, purchased my prune juice and watched this in one sitting. Just friggin awesome.
Adam! You get today’s “Awesome Award” because that is awesome. Thank you!
@@ShuttlepodShow Thanks guys from down under.
Connor: "And I believe The Canterbury Tales?"
Dom: "That was already in Klingon"
😂
Some of Dom's gags deserve a better laugh!
My happiest discovery of 2023 is this TH-cam channel. Brilliant.
Thank you.
This season is killing it! Every episode has been incredible. Guest i'm most crossing my fingers for: Ron D Moore
Awesome guest intuition, friend.
@@ShuttlepodShow you just put a cherry on top of the year
Yes please .... Ronald D Moore
@@ShuttlepodShow if you get Moore, could you be bold enough to ask him ' what is required to course correct the current new Trek under Kurtzman & Co, to bring it back to the heights of legacy Trek?' ... I understand it's a delicate question - however it really needs to be spoken about & discussed. PLEASE!!!
The number of views this video got, is a huge testament to the popularity of Worf from now 3 series and Trek movies. One of your most viewed videos. Captain Worf from Enterprise E, quite the journey! (Worf made it to captain in the books if I am correct!) He has such a great voice, powerful and endearing to his fans.
Phenomenal time with Michael Dorn! It's great listening to his stories and all of his interests (he's been a welcome guest at our loal Veg/Vegan Fest in Detroit and his story on why/how he became vegan is a great listen!) Thanks so much @ShuttlepodShow for this and the great chat with over 1000 people watching!
Also, it was great having Dom back in the chair and glad he's doing much better! ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾
Thank you!
Is there anyone cooler than Michael Dorn?
@@vanmoody Right?!
@@daveagreg I just loved Michael when I would see him at Star Trek Conventions. Just a good guy.
Worf in Picard is one thing that I wish could spin off. I know Stewart was adamant about the characters needing to be who they had become. It was so succesful in Worf. Inspired!
Son of Moog
House of roshenko
House of Martok.
Bane to the Duras family.
SLAYER OF GOWRON.
(Would u like some chamomile tea?)
Absolutely loved this interview. What an honour to have a living legend of the franchise recant his experiences and incites.
I only wish Dominic wouldn't have constantly interrupted, overspoke and try to make it all about him 😒
Other than that - Amazing interview 👏 🖖
I have watched this interview like 10+ times now and it never gets boring - well done all...
I always loved the subtle way Worf would look super pissed whenever one of his suggestions was shot down... like he's literally supressing the urge to strangle Picard or something...
Worf was my favorite character on both shows
Super hyped to see him in Picard! Thank you Michael!
28:15 - “His wees get neak.” Pause. Replay. Dissolve into uncontrollable laughter.
Simply delightful show; so glad to have found this! Thanks for making it!
Hahaha. Thank you!
I loved the chemistry between the ppl on this episode. I loved Dominic and Michael’s back and forth. It felt like a real conversation rather than an interview. ❤ Keep doing what you all do. To me this episode is the best of them all.
Maybe some of us would want Dominic to tone down, but I'd say it's still alright to keep the dynamics of their conversations
Total sci Fi geek here! Battlestar Galactica, Babylon 5, all the Trek series, Stargate series. This interview was my favorite so far. Eat and drink for tomorrow we may die!
This is why I love pod casts. I've been watching Star Trek since Next Gen and have watched maybe 2000 hours of panel videos and have been to various panel reads face to face. And I never knew half the stuff I learned in this 2 hour show. This man is a treasure.
Thank you! That’s a compliment.
This is only the third episode that I've watched (first was Frakes', second was Capt Shaw's) and at first Dominic was annoying me. But now I think that his unique "interviewing technique" is indeed a technique and not just an actor trying to steal the show. By interrupting the guests, Dominic is focusing the interview and keeping the guest on subject. He's doing a terrific job. And now I am his defender. Those of you who are snarking that "he needs to let the guest talk" are missing what he's really doing. He's not talking over the guest. He's helping them keep on topic and forwarding the conversation. He's doing great. A silent interviewer wouldn't get nearly this high quality of interview. Bravo Dom!
Awesome interview with Michael Dorn and Dom is BACK!! Lots of great stories from Michael which is truly enjoyed. Our man @Mark Cartier once again was the #RepresentativeNerd and won the Trek Trivia challenge, sorry to my fellow Patreon Patron at the loss by the Lads and Michael.
Hahaha
Great to see Dom back in action and again a thoroughly enjoyable episode with Mr. Dorn! Keep them rolling!
Thank you!
I'm always skeptical about casts who claim to be such good friends and get along. But I'm convinced the TNG cast love each other.
Dorn is a totally cool guy. Met him while working for Jimmy Doohan. I remember him from Chips as Officer Turner.
I am a Trekkie fan but was never a extreme one, so was a fluke when I stumbled on the channel and came across Mr Dorn along with the "crew" that brings the Shuttlepod One to life and I have to say, this entire show was truly a lot of fun to watch and listen in to the whole session. You certainly have added another subscriber for sure. Great stuff!
Oh, thank you, DJ- we are grateful to have you. Thank you for the kind words.
Dom's back! Happy to see him healthy and laughing. And of course Michael Dorn! You guys have been killing it with the guests since the beginning. Keep up the good work!
We love dom!!! I actually teared up seeing dom back in the pod!
I like Dom too, but I wish he would let Michael talk and stop interrupting him…
Oh, b1bmsgt, play nice.
Dom’s just enthusiastic.
@@b1bmsgt you're not kidding, ask a guest a question and interrupt constantly? Throws the rhythm right off.
@@b1bmsgt very true. I just discovered the show 3 weeks ago and found the conversations a lot more relaxed and fluent. also felt like there was 50% conversation and 50% "yeah", "right".
I grew up in gang-riddled southern CA, faced gang-banger bullies everyday as one of the only white kids around. Michael Dorn on TNG was the reason I grew up respecting people for who they are instead of judging by their skin. His example is what all men should aspire to be. Hard working, family focused ...
Family focused 😂. He's definitely not winning any awards for his parenting skills.
@@trekkid please elaborate.
@@yanniobkirk5744orf had an absentee approach to his child. It was a very rocky relationship on TNG, which led to an absentee approach to fatherhood. Our great Klingon hero had a fatal flaw. Hw wanted nothing to do with his child, because his child was emotional and meek. Worf was not a great dad. That relationship found redemption in DS9, and while Alexander was perceived as the ships fool aboard that bird of prey, he proved himself as a brave and intellectual member of the team. I will not spoil it further. Google it up, man.
I grew up in Alvarado Texas which shared a school district with Lilian Texas and I never knew this. This makes me so happy how much lives have changed from this area. My parents currently live in Tyler Texas and I live in Dallas. Michael Dorn has always been one of my Star Trek favorites.
I realise it's not Trek. But i'm sure there is a lot of crossover in the fanbases. Connor, please get some of the actors from Stargate on the show. So many Trek actors did episodes, some like Robert Picardo even became regulars for a while. I'd love to see that.
No hate, but Dominic, you gotta let people answer when you ask them a question. Let them get out their take before you cut in.
I just started watching these and was thinking the same thing. Wasnt sure if it was just me, or just a fluke but I agree. It's off-putting and almost makes me want to stop watching. He talks over the other hosts too not just the guests.
Unfortunately some people get overly exuberant in conversations.
I've had interactions with quite a few people who are like that but they don't realize they're doing that during interviews or conversations.
It takes some training to be a good interviewer/conversationalist who needs to be both a good speaker but also a good listener.
Nothing against Dominic, as I've said some people are simply like that and many don't realize it, I don't think he was deliberately being rude.
BTW, it's also cultural, some Asian cultures are very similar in the way people talk and react, you would think there is a raging argument going on when they get together and chat but it's not the case.
Northern European cultures are much more reserved when speaking while peoples from the tropics are more "animated" and dynamic.
he's probably just excited
I was thinking the same when i saw shuttlepod for first time , but after i saw more episodes i like his approach it gives it more lifelike feeling and shows that Dominic really is present and interested with those questions . I start to like it .
Thanks for letting me know. I'm skipping this one sadly.
Im not sure why people are saying dom is interrupting. its a back and forth podcast. the whole thing sounds super natural just these awesome star trek icons chatting its great
Am I the only one who would pay real money to watch Michael Dorn as Worf playing bass in a rock band of Klingons?
Each show is just eye opening. I feel like I am sitting with my friends...get my coffee, get comfy on the sofa and sit back and take in the joy. To Connor and Dominick: I wish I had the power to bring back Enterprise....and to Michael Dorn....thanks for a wonderful show.
This show just gets better and better. Great questions and good pace. Love the quality of the guests. Michael Dorn was fantastic!
Thank you
I have been a fan of Michael's for a long time, but after this interview I like him even more. He is just amazing, intelligent, gracious and simply a kind person.
So glad to see Dominic back on the show. Hope he received the box I sent to him while he was recuperating.
We are helping Dom with all of the thank yous. There are a lot!
I could listen to you talk for ever. Thank you for everything.
As an artist I'm blown away with everything they have created for Star Trek. Such a creative show for so many years!
Seriously, Star Wars productions never did anything for me, still don't. George Lucas has made some great films, and Gene Roddenberry was at another level entirely--visionary.
Can’t picture a life without shows like Star Trek. I have faith in all the trek series to align and regroup accordingly to make the next transitions to the “real stark trek we all love.” So proud of us and how we are evolving and how the magic is done to mirror our behaviors through the best storytelling in the universe. Love you guys and how you put your heart into what we all love. God bless!
How on earth am I just hearing about this now?! Out-freaking-standing! New show to love!
Thank you!!
So wonderful to see Dominic back and at what a great time to be with the great Michael dorn
Luling, Texas. As a Texas native, the biggest thing there is Bucc-ee's, where we have stopped many times. You have to understand, Bucc-ee's is a stop that is like no other. It is its own experience. Great town to hail from, Mr. Dorn.
The last generation episode was a wonderful ending. Mr Dorn The Next Generation got me through a very dark time in my life. I just wanted you and everyone associated with the show that for me it was important.
It is always so much good to see from Michael Dorn and also the inclusion of Conner Trineer.
When it comes to talking about Star trek but at the same time regarding overall health and attitudes.
I have been inspired just on verifying different subjects alone and shall share within my own community with or without nessceray including star trek as a way of introducing any precepts to what I have learned. Live long and Prosper!
I would love to see a series 'Captain Worf' that would be awesome, this episode was awesome so good to see Dominic back
Honestly think this is the best podcast on the net at present, not just in sci-fi but I'm including other TV shows, movies, sports, politics etc, etc.
This is an interview over two hours long, the length of a movie, but it flew by.
Thank you, Adrian! We are grateful for you watching and for the very kind words!
Was that really the eighth episode already? Wow! Time just flies by. It was again a lot of fun to watch. I looked into the chat every now and then, but was so captivated by the interview that it was very rare. Thanks to all of you!🖖🌻
Thank you, Margit!
I think this is my favorite interview that I've seen yet on this show! Love love love Michael!
Michael was a great guest, very amiable and with such a rich life full of stories
This is an incredibly engrossing video. A lot of other vids, I have to stop and come back, but this two hours have flown by. Good job! Ooh, right near the end, I was wondering about the Castle show.
Easily the best podcast going, I've recommended to so many of my friends and they love it too! Michael was boss in this interview!
Awesome, thank you!
Lovely seeing Michael Dorn here. He was fantastic as Worf. Qapla! Success!
This was a fantastic episode! It helps Michael Dorn has such a smooth voice and is easy on the ears! So amazing to see him in a casual setting and to learn the wealth of personal reminisces, encounters and experiences!! Great episode guys! If this was baseball, this was a home run!
Thank you!
As someone who reads music I like to clarify on what Michael said about it going away:
It does not. Once you progress over a certain threshhold. Usually you learn to read treble clef first and once that is firmly ingrained you go for bass clef. These two you need for the piano.
If you stop playing a clef too early then you will have to relearn it, but once you played enough music from printed scores, for about a year, then that does not go away any longer.
I used to have trouble with ledger lines for the longest time. Anything above 2 lines would give me trouble, but even that goes away with enough practice.
Everyday we all get to share this world with such a beautiful man is an absolute blessing ❤love you Michael Dorn
JUST STUMBLED UPON THIS CHANNEL, LOVE STAR TREK! MICHAEL DORN ROCKS! I ENJOYED THE CONVERSATION!
Hahaha. Glad you’re here
This is my FIRST SHOW WITH MICHEAL DORN GUEST STAR. I can't believe I've sat here for over 2 hours RIVETED TO EVERYONE CHATTER OF STAR TREK & ELSEWHERE DAYS!! -REALLY ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ EXCELLENT ! Learned lots of things! BEST OF HEALTH ALL!
Thank you!!
Wow! I love this 💘 and love Michael! I hope to meet him someday!
Thank you all for making this video! ✌😘👍💞💞💞💞💞
Love Michael Dorn. Brilliant actor, great guy.
This was a fantastic episode. All have been great of course. I look forward to seeing where the show goes. The sky's the limit!
Thank you!
I just love Micheal Dorn, he is such a nice guy.
I also like the arrangement, having the guest not in the middle, makes it much more relaxed, not having the guest in focus.
The living legend that is Michael Dorn! And Dom is back! Well done team, you smashed the ball out of the park with this episode. Your show is essential viewing, keep up the great work. Thank you.
Great show to say the least. So glad I found this. Enterprise is my favorite series but all of them are excellent, even the animated series from the 1970s.
We agree!
interesting that Dorn speaks of "As You Like It." that's where the widely quoted "All the world's a stage. . ." line originated.
Always puts a smile on my face! Thank you Shuttlepod team!
Glad to hear it! Thank you.
Came across this show by accident and am so glad I found it. Great interview with Dorn. Insightful questions and follow up from the hosts. Just loads of fun. Best wishes to everyone involved. Thank you all very much!
Dom and Dorn!
So glad to see Dom back 🙃
Amazing how soothing Michael's voice is, while Worf's feels so gruff.
I absolutely love the interviews you guys do! This is like being a fly on the wall at an intimate con, between insiders.
Guys the Show has been amazing as usual. Everyone that put it together should be very proud! I guessed Romulans too. Bummer, right?!
Hahaha. Romulans. Got us all.
So good. Gotta count Dominic's"no kiddin'"s :D. And Michael Dorn's just an awesome human being.
THe things they went through so we could have Trek is insane, thanks Mr. Dorn.
Michael Dorn is the best guest you have had on so far!
My late husband was one year older than Michael Dorn and at the end of his life when he was terribly ill loved to watch TNG and his favorite character was Worf. Coincidentally, my husband grew up in Glendale California, which basically neighbors Pasadena. His family had a home right up next to Brand Park. My husband was really into R&B and rock… Big surprise for that era. He even got to see his idol, Jimi Hendrix, twice in concert.
I am actually planning my last days watching Star Trek too. I have lots of books too which is also like a full length movie on its own. "Qapla" to your husband's life.
@@marsrideroneofficial I’m sorry that you’re facing the end of your life. Watching my husband die slowly over a nine year period Was so hard. We read a lot of books together during that time, too. He especially enjoyed the Aubrey-Maturin series (i.e,: Master and Commander) by Patrick O'Brian and the “All creatures great and small” by pen name Author James Harriet. My husband was a sincere Christian too, and through it all it was Christ sustained us. Qapla and God bless you, too!