‘Star Trek: Discovery’ announces companion show for fans who can’t get enough

Star Trek has sustained a seemingly endless amount of discussion for nearly half a century now. And the newly announced spin-off After Dark will continue that tradition for the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery series.

Following in the footsteps of Nerdist host Chris Hardwick — who practically invented the aftershow with The Talking Dead, Talking Bad, and Talking Saul — After Trek will be hosted by fellow Nerdist Matt Mira. 

(We’re assuming Chris Hardwick could not host because he was previously engaged in the aftershow for his aftershow’s aftershow.)

Jokes aside, Mirra is well-suited for the job, as not only Hardwick’s mentee but also as the host of his own discussion-oriented, pop culture deep-dives with podcasts like Star Trek: The Next Conversation and James Bonding. Read more…

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