Galaxy Quest: A Love Letter to Trekkies

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Written By Jamie Fenderson

In 1999, a year packed with iconic films, Galaxy Quest hit theaters, blending sci-fi adventure with sharp comedy. Directed by Dean Parisot, the movie follows a group of washed-up TV actors who find themselves in a real intergalactic conflict after being mistaken for their on-screen characters. In this episode, the guys revisit Galaxy Quest, sharing their memories of seeing it for the first time and diving into some behind-the-scenes trivia.

 
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Jamie Fenderson

Independent web publisher, blogger, podcaster… creator of digital worlds. Analyst, designer, storyteller… proud polymath and doer of things. Founder and producer of “the80sand90s.com” and gag-man co-host of the “The 80s and 90s Uncensored” podcast.

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