Anson Mount played Captain Pike on Paramount Plus’ Discovery and now on Strange New Worlds. His background was theatre before he was scooped up by Hollywood. He is a lover of carpentry, nature, and podcasting. Smart and funny, he opens up about how he got into acting and his growing up going to school in Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Speleers is my surprise guest. Someday know him from his work on Downton Abby and Outlander, but if you listen to our podcast you will learn lots of new things about this fantastic actor who is one of the stars of Picard Season 3. You are going to fall in love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry Matalas, executive producer and show runner of Picard Season is on the fast track to become one of the most prolific and creative writer-producers in Hollywood. Among his many credits, he co-created 12 Monkeys and just finished directing his pilot for Disney. We find out a bit of what makes him tick on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Siddig has a long resume of film and television work. His performances are full of mystery, grace and surprises. So too is his conversation with Gates. He speaks about his wonderful, crazy life beginning with his Sudanese and British roots and how he ended up living in Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s guest is a well-known character actor you have seen a million times but did not always recognize due to his acting talent—John Billingsley. The beloved Doctor from Star Trek Enterprise is full of surprising stories about his family and upbringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosalind Chao, the actress of Star Trek TNG and DS9 fame, talks theatre, television and film. She acted in one of my favorite films, The Joy Luck Club and has rarely been out of work since. Not only an actor with a wide range, she has recently become a “Matchmaker.” Take a listen and find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The talented Jack Quaid, a star in both Amazon Studios’ The Boys, and Paramount Plus’ The Lower Decks, is the episode guest. It is a fun conversation since this is Gates’ first encounter with Jack since their initial 10 minute meet and greet at the San Diego Comic Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Mulgrew covers a lot of ground in her conversation with Gates. Topics include Kate’s books, her ambition, Catholicism, mothers favorite writers, politics, mortality, children and even some questions about Crusher and Picard. Tune in the hear Mulgrew and McFadden share some stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tawny Newsome and Gates find they have many things in common: love of home, crafts, improv, clowning and much laughter. Topics bound from bake sales to being in a band, ending with a discussion about lamps……yes, that kind of lamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Shatner hangs with Gates and talks about childhood, parents, leaving home and how writing songs has been an incredibly fulfilling journey—-one that has given him not only a way to reflect on his lie, but also a path to one of his very treasured artistic endeavors at The Kennedy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden, on this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series that features close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out a special sneak peek of The Center Seat After Show podcast Episode 1: "Lucy Loves Star Trek"! This is the official after show podcast for the brand new History Channel series "The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek," executive produced and voiced by Gates McFadden herself. To listen to the first 4 episodes, just search "Center Seat" on your favorite podcast platform or visit the links below. New episodes dropping every Monday! Apple Podcasts ---> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-center-seat-after-show/id1590928156 Spotify ---> https://open.spotify.com/show/4II9Q2WCm7HFtI02HIUALX?si=wfGaAEk2TVKYVtM9WnB3Ow For more information, visit the link below... https://www.nacellecompany.com/catalog/the-center-seat-55-years-of-trek-aftershow-raw-unfiltered/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaking with Make-up artist, Academy Award-winner and author Michael Westmore is like getting to know a national treasure, and getting the keys to his treasure chest! He knows everything about the history of the film industry, coming from a long lineage of Westmore family of Make-up artists, a truly extraordinary legacy. Westmore created his own legacy through his work on Star Trek, and few men know Gates' face as well as he does. Michael Westmore is adored by those he's worked with across several iterations of Star Trek, and we're sure you'll adore this conversation as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Gates and Denise Crosby never really had much time to hang out during Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gates has come to know Denise as one of the most multi-talented and creative human beings she's ever met. For one, she has gorgeous taste in all things aesthetic, and is fearless in all things creative. Learn just how astonishingly gifted Denise Crosby is in this week's episode of InvestiGates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're invited to join two space docs on the front porch of cyber-space, so kick up your feet and have a cool glass of lemonade as Gates and Robert Picardo pilot their mental spaceships and investigate their respective universes! In other words, enjoy Part 2 of this engaging conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is that man with the deep rich voice and a humor that knows no bounds? It's none other than Robert Picardo! Robert and Gates have both played doctors in a universe without boundaries, similarly Robert's own resume is boundless as well; packed with amazing television and film projects. He also has a love of science and space exploration that's nothing short of contagious. His friendship means a lot to Gates, and over the years that friendship has only flourished. Join them for Part 1 of their conversation full fond memories, stories and of course some jokes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the second part of Gates' conversation with Michael Dorn, she reflects on what she's learned so far from her dear friends who have joined her on this journey. Also, a friendly notice that Gates will take a brief, 3-week break before coming back with more new episodes! Stay tuned and enjoy more of the incomparable Michael Dorn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Dorn has more self-discipline and curiosity than anyone else Gates knows; he's an actor, writer, director, pilot, athlete and a vegan. Needless to say, once Michael makes a decision there's no stopping him, so don't even try. Charming, hilarious and a true gentleman, join Gates as she opens this inspiring conversation with Michael using one of their normal riffs upon greeting each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regardless of where she is, Marina Sirtis is a woman with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Over the years she's played many kinds of roles, but she is especially remembered for her portrayal of Deanna Troi on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Listen in as Gates talks with Deanna about her decision to return to her homeland and much more in this lively conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years, Star Trek fans have asked "Just who exactly is Q, and how can he do all the stuff he does?" Gates has also always asked herself that very same question about John de Lancie, the actor who plays Q. John has worked in theater, film and television non-stop since he graduated from Juilliard...except of course when he's Captaining his sailboat across the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices