Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are?
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 308: Ethan Peck
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Ethan Peck (Spock in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) is a thoughtful, sincere, and strong man with many talents. His kindness and wisdom shines t...
Episode 307: Connor Trinneer
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Trinneer played Cmdr. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III in Star Trek: Enterprise. In this episode we discuss the random moment that changed Connor’s ...
Episode 306: Doug Jones
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Doug Jones, who plays Saru in Star Trek: Discovery, sits down with me to talk about his life growing up in the midwest United States, how his il...
Episode 305: David Ajala
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Ajala plays Cleveland Booker in Star Trek: Discovery. In this episode, we explore David’s cultural heritage, his family’s journey to the Uni...
Episode 303: Todd Stashwick
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Stashwick, Captain Liam Shaw in Star Trek: Picard joins me to discuss our individual journeys to Los Angeles, how his Midwestern upbringing shap...
Episode 302: Jess Bush
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Visual Artist and Model Jess Bush is a delightful young woman with a fantastic sense of humor. She radiates talent and beauty everywhere she ...
Episode 301: Michelle Hurd
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Activist, and Artist Michelle Hurd plays Raffaela Musiker in Star Trek: Picard. Her range of roles is enormous, from her portrayal of Detective...
Episode 304: Sonequa Martin-Green
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sonequa Martin-Green’s talent, humor and leadership abilities shine through in this episode that touches on her strength of character and the impact...
Episode 210: Anson Mount
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 H...
Episode 209: Ed Speelers
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode 208: Terry Matalas
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-produce...
Episode 207: Alexander Siddig
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 206: John Billingsley
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 205: Rosalind Chao
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 204: Jack Quaid
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversat...
Episode 203: Kate Mulgrew
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Mulgrew covers a lot of ground in her conversation with Gates. Topics include Kate’s books, her ambition, Catholicism, mothers favorite writers...
Episode 202: Tawny Newsome
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 201: William Shatner
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
William Shatner hangs with Gates and talks about childhood, parents, leaving home and how writing songs has been an incredibly fulfilling journey—-o...
Season 2 Official Trailer
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden, on this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series that features close friends and forme...
"The Center Seat After Show" Podcast - Out Now!
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode 115: Michael Westmore
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Episode 114: Denise Crosby
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode 113: Robert Picardo Pt. 2
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
Episode 112: Robert Picardo Pt. 1
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 doct...
Episode 111: Michael Dorn Pt. 2
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode 110: Michael Dorn Pt. 1
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Dorn has more self-discipline and curiosity than anyone else Gates knows; he's an actor, writer, director, pilot, athlete and a vegan. Needles...
Episode 109: Marina Sirtis
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 108: John de Lancie
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 107: Nana Visitor Pt.2
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A continuation of Gates' conversation with Nana Visitor, starting with an unexpected reaction from Gates to Nana's story. Learn more about your ad cho...
Episode 106: Nana Visitor Pt.1
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gates and guest Nana Visitor have a lot in common; they're both dancers, choreographers, actors, of course Star Trek regulars as well as mothers. Curi...
Episode 105: Brent Spiner
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Decades ago in Brooklyn, while watching Brent Spiner rehearse for live-theater, Gates was immediately impressed by his skilled, well-crafted performan...
Episode 104: Wil Wheaton Pt. 2
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"As Gates' conversation with Wil Wheaton continues, they dive into philosophical questions about heroes, role-models, forgiveness, the Spice Girls and...
Episode 103: Wil Wheaton Pt. 1
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone is blessed with a space-son, let alone one as remarkable as Wil Wheaton. Gates is, and she sits down with the accomplished TV Host/Actor/...
Episode 102: LeVar Burton
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning actor/writer/director/host LeVar Burton has spent most of his adult life sharing knowledge, becoming a beloved role-model for multiple g...
Episode 101: Jonathan Frakes
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"You may best recall him as "Number 1", however Actor/Director Jonathan Frakes has proven throughout his career to be the same wise, reliable presence...
Trailer
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gates McFadden personally invites you to check out her new podcast, Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?, and hints at a list of gu...