Ep.2.39 “What a Difference Takei Makes” with George Takei

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7 ай бұрын

It's the season 2 finale! Living legend, George Takei - Captain Sulu himself stopped by to talk with Connor, Erica, Dominic, and Mark about life, career, and Trek.
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CONNOR TRINNEER
DOMINIC KEATING
ERICA LAROSE
MARK CARTIER
SPECIAL GUEST
GEORGE TAKEI
PRODUCED BY
MARK CARTIER
PRODUCERS
CHRIS MOSCATIELLO
ERICA LAROSE
D.R. TIBBITS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
CONNOR TRINNEER
DOMINIC KEATING
MARK CARTIER
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@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

We want to thank our friends at Alamitos Vineyards for matching our contribution to the Japanese American National Museum on behalf of George and Brad Takei

@rogerbrant7232 6 ай бұрын

Dominic, I'd sure like to know what exactly you meant by that crack at the beginning of the show talking internment camps. Wait till the next 4 years...... What about the next 4 years???

@ThymeKeeper 6 ай бұрын

I think we all know what he meant.

@gasaholic47 6 ай бұрын

@@rogerbrant7232Figure it out.

@charlesyeo5528 6 ай бұрын

Hi SHUTTLE POD SHOW thank you very much for all the live show and every of the interview you have given Merry Christmas to you all even though all of you is very busy Thank you for all your hard work and all the Crew of shuttlepod show also Connor Trinner trip charles tucker the third Mark Cartier Dominic keatinG And Miss Erica LAROSE Christmas is Expensive Thank You all the star trek fans all of you like family to me I love science fiction bcoz of star trek Ya Peter Cullen and Frank welker got some sort of award i think for being great voice actors so ya is on youtube

@icemanyeo4191 5 ай бұрын

Hi this month have no videos are you are busy ? Or having a vacation 😁 look forward for your reply thank you have a good day

@scifijunky1979 6 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen the hosts so engaged and moved by George Takei’s story. Well done to the Shuttle Pod show’s staff and crew.

@rifkiamil 6 ай бұрын

I want to express my appreciation for the hosts’ consistently outstanding engagement. The English host, in particular, impresses with his thorough research. Thank you for keeping the Star Trek universe vibrant and alive!

@churchdiscography 6 ай бұрын

Drinking game for this episode: take a sip every time Dominic says, "God bless" or Connor says anything.

@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

Ha! Haha

@curtisscott9251 6 ай бұрын

You play a brutal version of the drinking game...

@mm9773 5 ай бұрын

Take a shot every time Takei gets to finish a sentence. (This is the teatotaller’s version, small children can play, too)

@FreihEitner 6 ай бұрын

George Takei talking about Richard Burton's voice, as if George himself does not have an incredible and iconic voice, is just amazing.

@flynngames4703 6 ай бұрын

This show is a gem for Trek Fans. It's an honor for us to listen to George.

@samuraikyokkan 5 ай бұрын

Lets compare George's experience to Louis "Louie" Zamperini in WW2. I dont think they match up. The internment camps did not abuse the japanese americans. wartime sucks, the camps were effective in hindering spies and catching spies, however many were disaffected.

@shauncraigparkinson8165 6 ай бұрын

George is an Icon. What a life, growing up with every kind of discrimination the human race can throw at you. Bless you George.

@samuraikyokkan 5 ай бұрын

I disagree. the animosity he has against shatner is not excusable. he tells his story of the internment camp to crap on this country. the japanese americans were not mistreated in comparison to how the japanese treated their pow's or suspected spies. by implementing the camp, actual japanese spies were found and thwarted--midway was won by a razor's edge--so thats wartime. we were in the right. out of all people affected in ww2, the Nisei American Japanese were some of the least worst off, and were still allowed to serve-back then it was a disgrace to not serve. how much as changed.

@pticatori 6 ай бұрын

What a story. I have Jewish roots, and feel so bad about story George tells. Everything about camps and .. couldn't hold my tears a couple of times.

@vanmoody 6 ай бұрын

When the Americans saw the Jewish Camps and the gas chambers etc I think it was Patton who ordered that pictures be taken of those places because as he said, "some @#$#$# will say someday that it never happened". Ironically people today want to say that Jews did not die to the tune of six million even though we have pictures and eye witness testimony from survivors.

@citizen_wayne 6 ай бұрын

It's greater than most places, tbf. But we've certainly put a lot of effort into "forgetting" things like the Japanese ghettos we made. However, by the time I was coming through school about 20 years ago, EO 9066 was in our curriculum in TX. Along with a lot of dubious "lost cause" nonsense lol.@@FurrrrrvleTDO

@adamlevine6700 6 ай бұрын

Perhaps the Jewish people in the Middle East should take a look in the mirror and stop repeating the cycle of genocide.

@williamgraff7593 6 ай бұрын

Same for me. Imagining little George, a child, confronting such evil...heart breaking

@joanmilton9986 6 ай бұрын

So far, this is my favourite episode of the Shuttlepod Show. George's sharing his time as a child as basically a prisoner of the American government is so sad but necessary reminder about how easy it is for a government to fall into tryanny. Sulu gets one of the greatest Star Trek moments when he is swashbuckling through the Enterprise and ends up on the bridge with Uhura in one hand and his sword in the other. Thanks so much for this episode with Captain Sulu!

@JM1701ABCD Ай бұрын

Just discovered this podcast. Please do more. Best Trek podcast around

@tbnone2501 19 күн бұрын

The guys have moved on to a new show. Its called "The D Con Chamber" 👍

@told2stop 4 ай бұрын

So this was the last episode, what a ride. Thanks all for making it happen.

@nickryan4126 4 ай бұрын

They said they're only on hiatus

@told2stop 4 ай бұрын

Connor and Dom announced they have left the show...@@nickryan4126

@ShuttlepodShow 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for being here. Pretty sure we ain’t done yet.

@TheStammzilla 3 ай бұрын

@@ShuttlepodShowI miss you all on Sundays. Please come back soon. And please let Dom know I hope he will return too at some point. I think I speak for all of us when I say you're like family family and family should never be strangers.

@danchapman2118 6 ай бұрын

Mr. Takei is a modern example of an American treasure. I have not seen an interview so brutal on the shuttlepod, and I mean that in the best way. Y'all were very lucky to have him aboard. Thanks for sharing it with us. I can't imagine what the emotion in the room must have been. He's a storyteller along the lines of Twain, Will Rogers. His ability to create a scene in your head is something else.

@rexrocker1268 6 ай бұрын

Glad to see George so spry and in good health.

@samuraikyokkan 5 ай бұрын

i wonder why hes such a malconent when it comes to shatner.

@rexrocker1268 5 ай бұрын

@@samuraikyokkan I don’t know. It’s weird. I don’t understand why he has beef with him either. Sometimes people don’t get along, but comes to a point where decades go by and you are still upset something is not right. It’s a bizarre personality flaw.

@evelinaanville 22 күн бұрын

It isn't George who is the negative one in that relationship. Look up some of the things William Shatner has said about George Takei.

@rexrocker1268 22 күн бұрын

@@evelinaanville Oh I know. He’s a peculiar man. I just think he’s funny sometimes. He hates Bill with a passion and maybe Bill is or was kind of a jerk I don’t know. But Shatner, Nimoy, and Kelly were the stars of that show always have been and always will be. I think George is jealous. Bill is like, “I can’t understand why he hates me so much?” And it’s like get over it George, It’s been 1,000 years. 🤦‍♂️

@heatherdorsey4770 6 ай бұрын

My students just finished reading the graphic novel. It was very powerful since we live in Little Rock, Arkansas. They were very ashamed and angry about Arkansas' role in the injustice committed by the government.

@ohdarah 6 ай бұрын

you're doing the good work and teaching them to be better. seems like they're ready for positive change💗

@DisappearingBoy2010 5 ай бұрын

Sad to see you are teaching your students to be ashamed of where they live, rather than celebrating that we are better today than we were yesterday. Hint for you: You WANT your past to be worse than your present. It means you've gotten better and that should be celebrated.

@samuraikyokkan 5 ай бұрын

Did you teach them the proper context of the internment camps? the closeness of the midway battle and the spies caught as a result of the internment camps? did you juxtapose the american camps with those of the germans and japanese. Did you mention unit 731, or compare George Takei's experience with Louis "Louie" Zamperini, for example? I hope so, because that would be the proper teaching of history.

@heatherdorsey4770 5 ай бұрын

@@samuraikyokkan I teach students with dyslexia. We were practicing our reading skills. I taught a little of the history to help them understand the novel.

@VelocipedusMemera 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic show with a living legend, George Takei, whom I had the distinct honor to meet in Birmingham, UK, during the 2016 Destination Star Trek convention. I had him signed the cover of a DVD documentary about the 442nd RCT, "Going for broke", which George Takei narrated. He was very moved that a Star Trek fan, of japanese ancestry just like him (I'm actually French of japanese ancestry), asked him to sign this particular documentary cover. In February 2013, I visited the 442nd RCT small exhibition at the USS Hornet Museum, in Alameda, CA. A few months later, when visiting Washington D.C., I visited the National Japanese American Memorial. In November 2018, I visited Manzanar NHS during a road trip to west coast US National Parks. And finally, last April, I made a one-day trip to London in order to be able to see his "Allegiance" musical. That said, but I am very surprised you didn't mentioned the first season episode "Detained". Correct me if I'm wrong and you did talked about it. "Detained" is a clear allegory of the imprisonment of Japanese-Americans during WW2. In this episode, civilian Sulibans are wrongly imprisoned because of their race, just because they're Sulibans, and not for something they did. I'm sure George Takei would have been very interested but this episode.

@Shuttlebay4 5 ай бұрын

I met George then too, was an absolute highlight of the event for me.

@chrisbullard5901 6 ай бұрын

George is an awesome actor. Just the few scenes he has as Captain Sulu in “Undiscovered Country”, even as a kid, I could tell exactly what kind of skipper he was and that I’d prefer to serve with him.

@emstorm1725 6 ай бұрын

A legend . . . George should have had his own show! Thank you for this!

@notrussianbot7318 6 ай бұрын

I loved George as Sulu as a kid, I admire him as an adult even more. Thank you for being you George.

@librarian1701-D 3 ай бұрын

tearing up at George Takei story..so important to tell this story!! especially these days

@andrewbrown3070 6 ай бұрын

I would have most definitely watched a Sulu Excelsior show. I will never forget him yelling at his helmsman in part 6 racing to get to the Enterprise. "Fly her apart then." I was in that moment on the edge of my seat. Love it!

@peterkazmir 6 ай бұрын

An honor to listen to George Takei. The only way democracy lives is through knowledge of our past - including all the shameful episodes. LLAP

@stealthcat4126 6 ай бұрын

and only focusing on the bad parts because thats how we keep division going and make Money. ;)

@adamlevine6700 6 ай бұрын

Yet, we seem to ignore the atrocities we're committing in the present, unwilling to learn from the past until it's far too late. Very easy to say there's a shameful episode in our past, but takes a lot more courage to highlight a current one.

@edkwon 6 ай бұрын

@@stealthcat4126sounds like someone is mad at being reminded his country doesn't have a perfect history, good for you 👍🏼

@iambear.6526 6 ай бұрын

It only divides people because they refuse to accept our ulgy history, they scream "wokeeee"@@stealthcat4126

@timsimms65707 6 ай бұрын

This is cool, a funny thing just yesterday I finally got to see the Voyager episode with Captain Sulu and the Excelsior, I could not stop smiling it was great. We humans have a dark side and it is very sobering just how thin the veneer of civilization is. Mr. Takei's war experience should never be forgotten. I want to thank you for this, I have the highest respect for Mr. Takei, some of my earliest memories are of watching Star Trek in the 60's. I took the ideals of the Federation to heart and still have hope that we may one day overcome our savage nature and live in peace.

@WSS_the_OG 6 ай бұрын

How George Takei, who had such little screen time on TOS, is a household name today is a testament to his incredible charisma.

@auntvesuvi3872 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Erica! Thanks, Connor! Thanks, Dominic! Thanks, Mark! Thanks George! 🤩 Wishing you all the best in 2024 and beyond.

@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

Same to you!

@auntvesuvi3872 6 ай бұрын

@@ShuttlepodShow 🥂

@colinleat8309 6 ай бұрын

Thanks George for re-filling my Faith in humanity cup. It's over flowing! I can't express in words enough my love and admiration for you. Thanks so much everyone one at Shuttle pod for all your... well, everything! Too bad you didn't have time to dive into to his amazing political career. Lots of love to ALL! 🤘😎🖖🇨🇦🕊️

@WW-wf8tu 6 ай бұрын

Phenomenal show! Iconic man. Not just his career, but his life itself is worth siting down for a listen too. Historian, story teller, immortal soul. You cannot over state his wealth of wisdom and to be enthralled by him for over 2 hours 32 minutes is like being given a winning power ball ticket. Enjoyed every second of it! You all deserve royalty status for your ability to have guests on of this caliber. You are in your own right, legends that will forever be praised for shows like this. You surprass by leaps and bounds the standards and excellence of what others have only mimicked in minute moments of time with stars of this stature. Could spend a month chatting with him and still only scratch the surface of interesting conversations. Thank you for your shows.

@brad4268ify 6 ай бұрын

the first time in a while ive managed to watch one of these episodes in one sitting.. George is a Living legend

@rexrocker1268 6 ай бұрын

I could listen to George tell stories all day this is great.

@cindyhill9091 6 ай бұрын

What a coup, to have the great George Takei on telling his incredible stories. Well done, all! Thank you for memorialising him in a way no other interview would ever have done. ❤🖖

@mmac7314 6 ай бұрын

It’s a crime there was never a Captain Sulu show

@putrescentcadaver 6 ай бұрын

George is such a splendid character! I have always loved his voice. I remember seeing the Lord of the Rings symphony narrated by him at the Orange County Philharmonic in 1992 or 1993. It was so exciting for me being a Trekkie and a LotR fan. I was 11 at the time and was thoroughly impressed with his wonderful talents.

@vanmoody 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes when my wife asks if I want to go to Taco Bell I say, "Oh Myyyyy". It's all because of George. He gets in your head. Wonderful interview.

@rogue_angel 6 ай бұрын

I work at the Mayflower Park Hotel in downtown Seattle and in the mid 90s I was in the lobby on a payphone talking to a friend and I saw this man walk up to another man sitting in a chair, with his back to me and the man says to the man in the chair, "George, I booked a dinner reservation at Dahlia lounge."....and the man replies in a deep voice, "Oh good.", stood up and I can see it was George Takei. I said to my friend on the phone, "Oh wow! Sulu is in the lobby!" We get a lot of Star Trek actors staying with us.

@ldaniel888 6 ай бұрын

George is such a great storyteller. Respect to him and Brad for all the important work they do. And respect to the Shuttlepod Show crew, especially the Trek guys for keeping the dream alive.

@danielceo4694 6 ай бұрын

God bless you all! You've knocked it out of the park this entire season! I love George Takei, a living legend of state and screen; I enjoy reading his posts. He's a true warrior of social, worldwide justice. He is forever Captain Sulu and what a good role model! Sunday Shuttlepod Shows are a delight and I can't wait to see what you'll do next season!

@johnmcternan4157 6 ай бұрын

I hope you manage to get Shatner and Bakula at some point. Sad that Manny Coto will never be a guest. Great work as per usual. 👍

@Vulcanerd 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mr Takei, for everything you've done on the screen and off.

@sharonkaysnowton 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video of George Takei- His story is sooo familiar and sad. I hate his family had to go through this situation. Thank you Shuttle Pod Show for sharing Mr Takei's story with us.

@stevenserna910 6 ай бұрын

I had always noticed Mr. Takei in the TOS episode, when he was allowed to have speaking parts, kind'a did have a little East LA Chicano, bass in his speaking patterns. Saludos Seňor Jorge. Any kid, no matter what ethnicity, that has such warm memories of the delicious Mexicano food (tortillas, enchiladas, etc.) while growing up, is a friend in my book. ¡Que viviras una vida larga, y con prosperidad!

@Shuttlebay4 5 ай бұрын

George is such a great storyteller, he has led such an interesting life - it's great to listen to him, even without his involvement in Star Trek history, his personal experiences are fascinating. He always seems to have time for the fans too, he's great at conventions and is often a great 'double act' with Walter Koenig on stage and in panels!

@8xpdhpckkg 6 ай бұрын

What a fantastic human being. I could listen to him all day. Thank you for this interview

@5124ever 6 ай бұрын

A gentlemen and an inspiration to us all. Thank you George for your words for your wisdom, for all that you given us through the years. May we all live long and help each to prosper.

@shadow_force 6 ай бұрын

This was a historic podcast and mr Takei is a wonderful man.

@IndianaBones 6 ай бұрын

Unless it's Clarence Thomas then he will call him a Clown in blackface

@shadow_force 6 ай бұрын

@@IndianaBoneshe is a clown with a black robe

@viborgvee8399 6 ай бұрын

I heard Mark say "oh jeez" when Dom said "not Bill!" hahaha

@alicemonsell1352 6 ай бұрын

They cut that part!!!

@daveagreg 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant show!! I HIGHLY recommend George's graphic novel "They Call Us Enemy". I picked it up on a previous trip to LA (at the Japanese American National Museum) and he was a gem signing it at STLV. The story is gripping on many levels. We're so fortunate to have his eloquent way of storytelling! The full 4hour live show a couple weeks ago was fabulous and it was great getting to see how "the sausage gets made". Everyone who's a part of this was wonderful - thank you @ShuttlepodShow ! ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾

@Shuttlebay4 5 ай бұрын

I'm hoping he attends the UK convention this year, I'd love to have his book signed!

@samuraikyokkan 5 ай бұрын

he tells his story of the internment camp to crap on this country, without any context to wartime. the japanese americans were not mistreated in comparison to how the japanese treated their pow's or suspected spies. by implementing the camp, actual japanese spies were found and thwarted--midway was won by a razor's edge--so thats wartime. we were in the right. out of all people affected in ww2, the Nisei American Japanese were some of the least worst off, and were still allowed to serve-back then it was a disgrace to not serve. how much as changed

@daveagreg 5 ай бұрын

Oh that would be fantastic!!@@Shuttlebay4

@user-lt2gp8sc6c 6 ай бұрын

TOS was my first love Star Trek series. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Takei during the Wrath of Khan convention tour, where he signed my script copy. I enjoyed then as now and am inspired by his grace and gentle humanity. He is the embodiment of Trek's message of tolerance and inclusivity. Thank you, Mr. Takei. ❤

@wickideazy 6 ай бұрын

Even having already learned of the events that George lived through as a child, hearing him talk about it is heartbreaking, shame-inducing, and infuriating that we, as Americans, could have allowed that to happen. And Connor was exactly right; my grandparents came to this country from Italy in the 1920s, they were here during that time period, and they never faced what George and his family faced. Anyone with a heart who hears George's story can only possibly have one reaction: never again. Never. Again.

@williamgraff7593 6 ай бұрын

Well said!

@michaelsharpe1432 6 ай бұрын

George is the one and only Star Trek actor that I had ever had the pleasure of hanging out with after a convention years ago in Hunt Valley, Maryland. He was a true pleasure to meet and has remained a favorite of mine ever since. Thanks for the memories George.

@tteros5998 25 күн бұрын

Please don't stop making this podcast. Get sponsors, whatever is necessary for it to keep going. Totally appreciate you have your own schedules - but this can't end - and certainly not before you get Scott Bakula! Dominic, you've grown so much as an interviewer, I'd hate to see you leave that on the table when your potential - along with Connor obviously - is so great. Re-watching Enterprise for probably the 5th time, you guys really knocked that show out of that park, and it's criminal we didn't get 3 more seasons. Much love.

@Grandmasterpapy 25 күн бұрын

New podcast with Dom and Connor is on youtube under D-ConChamberPod

@sekounkosi3411 6 ай бұрын

Thank You Shuttle Pod Show for bringing this Super Icon - George Takei on today. He is a pioneer in television and a wonderful actor.

@paulmoore6345 6 ай бұрын

George is just lovely. Thanks for the interview

@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@romanhampton4889 6 ай бұрын

Amazing show, with a legendary man. Thank you for all the hard work that must've gone into making this show! It was awesome to watch Mr. Takei talk about his past life, growing up in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Keep up the good work men!

@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@liamwuthrich9174 6 ай бұрын

this was the best interview i have watched with George on the shuttle pod show also i agree in the star trek the undiscovered country when he was captain he helped his helmmen with maneuver also i do understand if it's in the take it's 4 the fan's not four the actor saying the line.

@rickkarrer8370 5 ай бұрын

I never quite realized the importance of the behind-the-scenes of Star Trek VI and Captain Sulu. To me, as a child, it was just a natural progression of a decorated officer to become captain, and Sulu saving the day was just a natural part of his character being good at what he did. Next time I watch that movie, I'm gonna have a very enriched appreciation for Takei's role in it. Thank you.

@alrice8302 5 ай бұрын

This has been my favourite show. George is a fantastic person and I could listen to him all day. Amazing. ❤

@Greatblue56 6 ай бұрын

I remember seeing ToS as a child and being fascinated by the concept of the Enterprise exploring the galaxy. Each of the characters were so different and diverse which mirrored how I was raised by an immigrant grandmother and our experiences interacting with all types of people. But my favorite character from the show was Sulu. Over the years, I have been a massive ST fan of every series. But Sulu was always my favorite character. What George Takei became as not only an actor but an activist, author, producer has been an amazing blossoming of a beloved character from my youth. He is so wonderful, beautiful, compassionate, giving, and many other positive attributes. What a joy and wonder he is. Thank you so very much for having this interview. Absolutely a treat. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.

@Scorpwanna 6 ай бұрын

I always love seeing when the guest is impressed by Dominic's research. He must be great at memorizing lines.

@Scott-4711 6 ай бұрын

2:23:02 Best one yet extremely moving and tearful. Should have a second or part 2 to go more into the subjects talked about. Would Love to hear more.

@jerrydinan6492 6 ай бұрын

Best shuttlepod of them all. I could listen to George all day, he is such an interesting person.

@williamgraff7593 6 ай бұрын

I've heard George talk about the Internment before, of course, but I do think this is the best, probably because of the well-informed podcasters. Thanks, guys!

@williamgraff7593 6 ай бұрын

I'm in tears listening to George recount his memories....What a terrible, horrific miscarriage of justice. Heart wrenching.

@GrognardPiper 6 ай бұрын

I met George back in the mid 90’s at a very small ST convention that my dad took me to. He seemed like a good and funny guy.

@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

He is!!

@drupetey4176 6 ай бұрын

Amazing stories from a brilliant man who has seen a lot in life!

@Vulcanerd 6 ай бұрын

I think that many would Consider Wrath of Khan to be the best Trek movie and it certainly is hard to argue, but for myself, I love Undiscovered Country the most. It has a very socio-political tone to it that reminds me of the best traditions of Trek, I'm a sucker for whodunits and in absolutely no small part to Captain Sulu coming to help save the day. Thank you Mr Takei and to Mark!Mark!Mark!, Dom, Connor and Erica (and everyone else involved) for making this interview happen.

@WiglyWorm 3 ай бұрын

@2:05:48 aw, Erica was genuinely touched by Takei's words. And what a fantastic episode this is. Top notch stuff, thank you so much!

@curtisscott9251 6 ай бұрын

I thought it good when StarTrek Enterprise did the episode where Captain Archer talked about Manzanar in context.

@j.r.marchley1563 6 ай бұрын

What A Marvelous Show! George is such a treasure, Im a huge fan, his history so informative yet tragic for what his family went through during WW2. Such a remarkable lasting and continuing career. Happy Holidays To You All🖖

@lifeschool 6 ай бұрын

As others say, one of the best episodes yet. Very refreshing to hear about George's views on politics given his life situations. Although Dom does go on a bit about him being Asian, when he's a Yankie. (with some Doodle, and plenty of Dandy). "They lived in each other's Kitchens." - is a nice heart warming line, and the fact he bought his dad an English car. I guess his dad made a fortune on real estate, but George is richer the world over!

@jotham777 6 ай бұрын

Refreshing to hear his political views?? He never stops sermonizing in politics.

@Vulcanerd 6 ай бұрын

George trying to decide on his cuisine on the deserted island had me laughing.

@jeremydoud4885 6 ай бұрын

You have had a long storied life…you look GREAT!!!! 👍 Here’s to many, many more HAPPY YEARS!!!!! Live long and prosper 🖖!!!!

@michaeldufresne9428 3 ай бұрын

Before reading his autobiography I was only vaguely aware of the unlawful interment of the Japanese Americans. After reading it I was saddened and profoundly ashamed of my government's actions even this all took place before I was born. Since then there have been multiple times that I found my country's actions to be embarrassing and shameful. Still proud to be an American but well aware we have our flaws. Thank you for opening my eyes.

@Mandassina 6 ай бұрын

I'm the kind of geek who does the math. Since Dom asked, a marathon time of 3:39 averages out to 8.35 minutes per mile, or eight minutes and twenty-one seconds. When you think of how many people would never even be able to complete a marathon (myself included) that becomes doubly impressive.

@StewartB-vy2eb 5 ай бұрын

I just watched your Jeffrey Combs episode, as I really enjoyed his Shran character on Enterprise, and thought I recognized Gary Graham's voice on the theme song. So sorry he passed on. I was friends on Facebook with him and we messaged back and forth a little, and I enjoyed his posts, and of course what he brought to Enterprise with his role. Glad to know of the Shuttlepod Show. Cheers.

@simonhunt7269 5 ай бұрын

Consistently outstanding guests on The Shuttle-pod Show and this is the best episode yet. More please!

@jonbradley4789 6 ай бұрын

WoW! Dominic is a lovely and thoughtful host. Oh, and the rest of you all too. Thank you.

@germansnowman 4 ай бұрын

Sad to hear that he is leaving the show. I wonder who will replace him.

@marinakaye8284 22 күн бұрын

Oh my!! Was in the audience when George came to Adelaide in 2022 for some honorary award by Uni S.A. (Clearly the Dean was a Trekie.) He nominated Kirk as his favorite captain. Good company, great storyteller. Luv you George, Xx

@susanscott8653 6 ай бұрын

Every week I keep saying what an amazing guest - but what an amazing guest! Enjoy your break over Christmas and New Year and you will be missed until your return. 💗 Love from New Zealand

@KyleArmstrong 6 ай бұрын

This was such an important interview. It’s truly unfortunate that you didn’t have the opportunity to interview Nichelle Nichols. Hearing Mr. Takei discuss his experiences with internment camps was both horrifying and enlightening. I’ve read some of his stories sporadically, but I don’t recall ever hearing him speak about them. I believe it’s crucial for people to understand what racism and discrimination look like. It’s not something relegated to a distant past or completely eradicated when women or people of color gained the right to vote. There are individuals alive today who bear the scars and memories of these injustices.

@JoeCroninSHOW 6 ай бұрын

Its happening in cali constantly but no one talks about it and i wont say why. But u know.

@viv-i-vangoesforth 6 ай бұрын

what the USA did to Japanese Americans in WWII was nothing short of a warcrime and its a credit to George and other Japanese Amaricans that they held onto their dignity as they were basically put in concentration camps and used as labour. Like many other things in US history, its a stain that can never be removed. George, you are a living legend, true human being and an inspiration to everyone both LBGTQ+ or otherwise. Its always a joy to listen to George's wonderful toned voice as he speaks about his life. I want to thank everyone at the Shuttlepod show for managing this amazing gift near christmas. And Dominic, your introduction of George was inspired, respectful and full of love for him. Bravo, Sir. my respect to all of the shuttle pod team🙏- Kenny

@vanmoody 6 ай бұрын

German and Italian people were rounded up too. It was wrong what FDR did. I do understand why they did it, but I do not agree with it.

@jeanliles1218 3 күн бұрын

@@vanmoodywhile some Germans and Italians were rounded up, it was not the same. All citizens who had Japanese ancestry or were born there were rounded up. Including children.

@davidyemm7910 6 ай бұрын

Saw and recognized George in From Hell to Eternity and the banned racist Twilight Zone ----- way before Star Trek. His talent has always been evident even against incredible odds.

@ThymeKeeper 6 ай бұрын

They mention Nicholas Meyer several times. I would LOVE to see him on the show.

@ThatGuyWhoLivesinChina 6 ай бұрын

Mr. Takei is a man of great depth of character and career. I enjoyed watching him in ST: TOS when I was a boy.

@Amyzlt 6 ай бұрын

Another fantastic episode. I could listen to George talk all day

@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

Happy holidays!

@EvilTheOne 6 ай бұрын

Halfway through the interview, Mr. Takei speaks about being Japanese and racism. It's great of him when he reflected back as an adult, and became empathetic towards what that teacher might have been through, causing her racial bias and anger. As the Empire of Japan inflicted great harm by attacking Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the world was very much a different place in that era. Te majority of nations were isolated from one another. So fear and hatred was easy...we could use that as lessons for today.

@bdchiaccio 6 ай бұрын

I think his painting is the best one yet, and that's saying something!

@werewolfskinvhs 6 ай бұрын

I was racking my brain for a good way to start off my comment and all I could really come up with was one word...wow! Another huge get for the Pod! Starting off season two with Walter and ending it for the year with George seems strangely fitting in a way. Enjoyed every minute of this episode, George is a wonderful storyteller. The minutes certainly few by! How fortune we are in getting to hear his story about his family's experiences as Japanese Americans during WWII. He could have easily kept quiet about it throughout his life as he mentioned many others who went through the same struggles did, but thankfully he has chosen not to let anyone forget. Thank you George, for continuing to share your story. I didn't know he had an (understandable) animosity toward Walter at first, but clearly they were able to become the best of friends. Very sweet that his husband Brad was there during this episode too. :^) George was even able to match Dom when it came to the jokes, what a good sport. An episode for the history books, that's for sure! Connor, Dom, Erica, Mark and Wash - happy Shuttlepod Sunday and happy holidays! ☺🖖💚🍃

@johnsieverssr8288 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, guys😊... Love George ❤️

@PACKYCSONE80 6 ай бұрын

We were robbed of a captain sulu at the command of excelsior tv series

@swimswithwhales 6 ай бұрын

It is truly a pleasure to have TOS actors on your show. We may not have much longer sadly.

@johninsalisbury2010 6 ай бұрын

i saw an old rerun with George using a sword on the original series. I was so jealous, he had a perfect body on that episode. I like that they would have someone that wasn't a plain white guy doing the sword fighting too. Those that think modern trek is too multicultural, they never probably watched the original series. You had Asian, African American, a Russian portrayed

@Stu047 6 ай бұрын

Another great episode! - Well done.

@carpentemusic 6 ай бұрын

He needs to voice an animated Excelsior movie!

@benjaminmcgregor1250 6 ай бұрын

You are absolutely killing it. Keep going guys

@rexrocker1268 6 ай бұрын

I’m really enjoying this I’m just like laughing how he has so much beef with Bill Shatner and Bill like I don’t know why he hates my guts so much! Hahaha

@janetalkstrek 6 ай бұрын

Another amazing video. What a great one to end the year on. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone :)

@King_Dusty_Of_Pookytopia 6 ай бұрын

An outstanding 2023 finale. Thank you...!

@lchin10717 6 ай бұрын

My best line from Star Trek VI was “Target that explosion and fire”.

@vanmoody 6 ай бұрын

I loved it when he said, "are you hard of hearing Mr.?

@ThymeKeeper 6 ай бұрын

"Do we report this?" "Are you kidding?"

@rickgaine3476 6 ай бұрын

actually, it was a stupid line. The ship is already exploding, no need to waste a torpedo firing again.

@Sardarkhan69 6 ай бұрын

Amazing Episode! So lovely to hear the great man’s journey

@imzadi66642 6 ай бұрын

We could have listened to him for hours... oh wait... we did! But we still want more!! Thank you for this fantastic interview. 🖖

@ShuttlepodShow 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@alarmguytwo 6 ай бұрын

Love You George! Best. Thank you, 'Shuttlepod Show' for every single interview!! LLAP

@SugarCreekWoodwright 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for bringing George "Sulu" Takei on you show! Major props to him his career and his life! Connor...you my fav engineer and Dominic even Sulu couldn't protect the ship like you! mad props and much thanks to my childhood!!!!!