Star Trek Voyager: Season 8

In this time-limited episode (will be deleted when Episode 8 arrives), I share updates on Season 8 production, discuss the challenges of using AI voices for this fan project, and respond to the newly enabled listener comments from Spotify. Learn about Episode 8's progress (a Janeway-focused chapter), why I chose AI narration over traditional voice actors, and my thoughts on fan feedback about the series.I also dive into why I'm keeping this project audio-only rather than animated, address licensing concerns with Paramount, and explore how I'm staying true to Star Trek canon while continuing the story 25 years after Voyager's finale.YouTube Version of this discussion: https://youtu.be/fcYt3pm_oIgChapters:0:00 Intro & Episode 8 Status0:27 Episode 8 Writing Details1:02 Evolution from human vocals to AI voices2:45 Main Channel Migration3:13 YouTube & AI-Generated Fan-Animation Challenges4:29 Spotify Comment Moderation Update5:52 Episode 1 - Feedback7:41 Licensing Rules and Audio Drama Formats9:32 Inversely Reading the Show Descriptions10:11 Desiring an EXTRA Cool-Down Episode (Voyager Finale Reflection)10:52 Dealing with "Mid-Sentence Cuts" & Re-recording11:42 AI Voices vs Voice Actors and Discord flaking13:09 Comparing the AI Craft to a "Japanese Chef" vs "Knife Throwing"15:10 Reading Comments - Criticism of AI Voices19:16 Episode 2 - Seven of Nine Accent & Holodecks Logic20:32 Episode 3 - Australian Catch-22 Paradox21:20 Episode 4 - Error Verification Playback25:09 Thoughts on "Star Trek: Destiny" & Large Scale Book Failures29:09 Episode 5 - Trek Economics Explained33:14 Wrap-up & Listener OutroResources mentioned:Jonathan JK Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanJKStar Fleet Dreams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16KdIwxoC5IEndless Vigilence: https://twosoberdwarvesproductions.com/endless-vigilance/Starship Excelsior: https://starshipexcelsior.com/This episode makes use of the podcast chapters feature. If your podcast player of choice has this feature you can use it to save your position or skip ahead. A huge thank you to those who have donated and been listening to the story already.Show Links and CreditsTo join the Patreon for early access to episodes and other perks, donate here: www.patreon.com/voyagerseason8Email - [email protected] - https://x.com/TrekTrekkieBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/voyagerseason8.bsky.socialNew Podcast - Star Trek: Reverie►►► RSS https://media.rss.com/star-trek-reverie/feed.xml►►► Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/star-trek-reverie/id6801186604►►► Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0346vv1Hlm20g52CqOMpXk?si=747ee700a1694a75Disclaimer"Star Trek" and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by CBS Studios Inc. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any other "Star Trek" franchise, and is a non-commercial, not for profit, fan-made audiobook and ebook series intended for recreational use. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against CBS or Paramount Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lt Harry Kim receives some unsettling news and Icheb is assimilating into his time at Starfleet Academy.This episode is thematically all about connection. It's a Harry Kim focused episode with one chapter for Icheb as the B story (also about connection). I really hope people not only enjoy the story, but also all the Star Trek references I've managed to insert.Timestamps0:00 - Pre-Titles (Family Ties)5:36 - Title Sequence7:22 - Family Ties 212:54 - County Cavan20:03 - James Mooney McCallister30:31 - 'Hello, I am Icheb'38:25 - Add Oil 140:46 - Add Oil 2Please turn OFF any features in your podcast app that removes silence or ‘enhances’ the audio.This episode makes use of the podcast chapters feature. If your podcast player of choice has this feature you can use it to save your position or skip ahead. A huge thank you to those who have donated and been listening to the story already.Show Links and CreditsTo join the Patreon for early access to episodes and other perks, donate here: www.patreon.com/voyagerseason8Email - [email protected] - https://x.com/TrekTrekkieBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/voyagerseason8.bsky.socialDisclaimer"Star Trek" and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by CBS Studios Inc. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any other "Star Trek" franchise, and is a non-commercial, not for profit, fan-made audiobook and ebook series intended for recreational use. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against CBS or Paramount Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chakotay reorientates himself after being discharged by Starfleet. Icheb attends his first class at Starfleet Academy.Timestamps0:00 - Pre-credits - Cadet Icheb12:00 - Ashtabula19:24 - Remember Gul Evek?26:40 - A Howl in the Night33:41 - Mercy Kill38:48 - The Sky Spirits‘Tahyuni’ in the Oneida language means ‘wolf’. Other variations of this word exist, ‘Othahyu:ní’, Thahyu:ni or Tahyuni, all pronounced oh-tah-yoo-nee with a short "o" sound.Please turn OFF any features in your podcast app that removes silence or ‘enhances’ the audio.This episode makes use of the podcast chapters feature. If your podcast player of choice has this feature you can use it to save your position or skip ahead. A huge thank you to those who have donated and been listening to the story already.Show Links and CreditsTo join the Patreon for early access to episodes and other perks, donate here: www.patreon.com/voyagerseason8Email - [email protected] - https://discord.gg/tWTKDpZq9NBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/voyagerseason8.bsky.socialDisclaimer"Star Trek" and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by CBS Studios Inc. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any other "Star Trek" franchise, and is a non-commercial, not for profit, fan-made audiobook and ebook series intended for recreational use. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against CBS or Paramount Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Seven of Nine and B'Elanna Torres are reacquainted with domestic life. Tom reconciles with aspects of his past and future.Chapters0:01 - 'The Treaty of Bajor'.8:57 - No Blooms in Bloomington12:31 - It's Been A Long Road...17:42 - State Your Intentions24:02 - Our House In the Middle of Our Street30:37 - A Re-Branding Is in Order37:01 - Modern Lifestyles41:55 - February in ParisPlease turn OFF any features in your podcast app that removes silence or ‘enhances’ the audio.This episode makes use of the podcast chapters feature. If your podcast player of choice has this feature you can use it to save your position or skip ahead. A huge thank you to those who have donated and been listening to the story already.Show Links and CreditsTo join the Patreon for early access to episodes and other perks, donate here: www.patreon.com/voyagerseason8Email - [email protected] - https://x.com/TrekTrekkieBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/voyagerseason8.bsky.socialDisclaimer"Star Trek" and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by CBS Studios Inc. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any other "Star Trek" franchise, and is a non-commercial, not for profit, fan-made audiobook and ebook series intended for recreational use. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against CBS or Paramount Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Icheb’s send off to Starfleet Academy, the Doctor starts his new career at Pathfinder HQ.Chapters0:00 - Commander R'Mor4:00 - Starfleet Academy9:39 - Q&A16:25 - The Emitter22:45 - The Midnight Oil25:14 - Admiral Curtanis Den Curry28:45 - Bunking on the Holodeck36:19 - Br-briefing the Admiral42:39 - The Devil Take the WaltzShow Links and CreditsTo join the Patreon for early access to episodes and other perks, donate here: www.patreon.com/voyagerseason8Email - [email protected] - https://x.com/TrekTrekkieBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/voyagerseason8.bsky.socialDisclaimer:"Star Trek" and all related marks, logos and characters are solely owned by CBS Studios Inc. This fan production is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with CBS, Paramount Pictures, or any other "Star Trek" franchise, and is a non-commercial, not for profit, fan-made audiobook and ebook series intended for recreational use. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against CBS or Paramount Pictures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.