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Join hosts Daphne and Wilsen (flying solo without El Professor Michael this week) as they boldly go where no podcast has gone before—into the lost corners of Star Trek fan history with Beam Me Up, Sulu, a documentary that unearths a fascinating piece of cinematic archaeology.

In 1985, at the height of Trek mania, George Takei—forever immortalized as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu—ventured into the California woods with a ragtag crew of student filmmakers to shoot Yorktown: A Time to Heal, a fan film that promised to give Sulu his own command. Then, the footage vanished. Poof. Gone like a malfunctioning transporter accident.

Fast forward nearly four decades, and directors Timour Gregory and Sasha Schneider accomplished what seemed impossible: they recovered the lost reels. But this isn't just a "found footage" story. The documentary weaves together the rediscovered film with powerful interviews from Star Trek luminaries including Alexander Siddig, Christina Chong, Garrett Wang, Ian Alexander, and Eugene Roddenberry (son of the Great Bird of the Galaxy himself).

What emerges is something far richer than fan service. The film explores how Takei's personal history—shaped by the Japanese American internment during World War II—intersects with Star Trek's utopian vision of "infinite diversity in infinite combinations." It traces the throughline from Takei's activism to the generations of Asian American and LGBTQ+ fans who found themselves reflected in Sulu's chair, proving that representation isn't just about seeing yourself on screen—it's about claiming your place in the future.

Set your phasers to "subscribe" and prepare for a conversation about lost histories, found families, and why Star Trek still matters.

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This week on get doc'd, hosts Daphne and Wilsen hold down the fort—Michael El Profesor is out for this one, but the conversation doesn't miss a beat. The two dive deep into Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray, the haunting documentary about the self-help guru whose "Spiritual Warrior" retreat ended in tragedy.

Join Daphne and Wilsen as they unpack the dark side of the wellness industry, the cult of personality around motivational figures, and how the promise of enlightenment can lead to devastating consequences. They'll discuss the 2009 Sedona sweat lodge incident that changed everything, Ray's meteoric rise through The Secret, and the uncomfortable questions the film raises about accountability in the self-improvement world.

Can you really buy transformation? Where's the line between tough love and negligence? And why are we so desperate for someone else to have the answers?

No Professor this episode—just two hosts, one controversial documentary, and plenty of hot takes.

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Welcome to an encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes of Get Doc'd! Today we're brining back our conversation with Dan Watt - producer, director and great friend of the show - whose heartwarming documentary Everybody Dance has become even more celebrated since we first spoke.

In this episode, we dive deep into Dan's journey behind the camera, exploring the making of the film, his creative process, and the powerful stories he captured following five remarkable kids with different disabilities as they prepared for an emotional dance recital. We also hear about Dan's career in the film industry and the personal stories that inspired his work.

Since our original conversation, Everybody Dance won an Emmy in 2024. A testament to the impact of this beautiful story about resilience, inclusion, and the transformative power of dance. And with July being Disability Pride Month, there's no better time to revisit this inspiring chat. Plus, you can now watch the film for free on Prime Video, Fandango and Tubi.

Dan was a joy to talk with, and this remains one of our most fun interviews ever. So sit back, relax and join us for this encore presentation - an inspiring conversation with the very charming Dan Watt.

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