• March 12, 2025

    The shirt: Writer’s Hat

    Where to find it: Mission Log

    Why I love it: I have been a Mission Log listener since day one. It has always held a place as the premiere Star Trek podcast out there since it’s under the banner of Roddenberry Entertainment. And, what can I say — I’m a big fan this network because now I get to work with John, Norm, and the fantastic folks who make Roddenberry Podcasts happen. I’m eternally grateful they tolerate me and can’t believe this is my life. 😀

    The writer’s hat shirt was born out of the moments when John and Norm can’t help themselves and outline a better execution of the plot line than what actually aired. It’s inevitable when you dissect an episode of any show deep enough, not just Star Trek. Someone in the Mission Log Discord conjured the design for what the Mission Log writer’s hat actually looked like, and it was so good it became merch!

  • March 11, 2025

    The shirt: “Please Think of the Carpet”

    Where to find it: Liz Klockowski. She brought shirts to the Creation convention in 2024.

    Why I love it: This is a deep cut reference to Art Director Liz Klockowski’s journey of rebuilding the Enterprise-D bridge for Star Trek: Picard. The crew sunk their hearts into this project, knowing they needed to nail down every detail flawlessly because fans would be scrutinizing their work like a specimen under a microscope. One of the most difficult things to match precisely was the color of the carpet. To preserve the set as much as possible, the art department made signs that said “Please think of the carpet.” This t-shirt is a replica of that sign.

  • March 10, 2025

    The shirt: Ban the Fascists, Save the Books

    Where to find it: Boredwalk

    Why I love it: My mom instilled a love for books in me from day one. When I was little, she would read as many Little Golden Books to me as she could before bedtime, and of course, I always asked for more no matter how many she read. I also had books where I could read along and listen to on cassette, and that’s how I learned to read.

    The fascists know that avid readers have a greater capacity to think critically, and they hate that. Therefore, they ban the books. Cowards.

    Every book is a learning opportunity. Read every single damn book you like.

  • March 7, 2025

    The shirt: Prune Juice and Chill

    Where to find it: Star Trek and Chill

    Why I love it: Star Trek and Chill is a livestream I do most Fridays. I love getting together with the Chat Pack and joining my friends Ryan, Malissa, Jenny, Katie, as well as others, as we discuss Star Trek, what we’re drinking, and of course, food. Tune in at 5 pm every Friday and join the fun!

    Aside from watching us, one of the ways you can support our goofy shenanigans is to buy a shirt like this one!

  • March 6, 2025

    Ivanova is always right, as declared by Susan Ivanova herself on Babylon 5.

    The shirt: Ivanova is Always Right

    Where to find it: atomicblindie at Redbubble

    Why I love it: Babylon 5 is my favorite science fiction show of all-time, and Ivanova is a favorite among its main characters. Repeat after me, everyone, the Babylon 5 Mantra:

    Ivanova is always right
    I will listen to Ivanova.
    I will not ignore Ivanova’s recommendations.
    Ivanova is god.

    Side note: It’s a chilly, rainy day today, so I am drinking my favorite tea, which you can see behind me.

  • March 5, 2025

    The shirt: I (Meow) LA

    Where to find it: Kitten Rescue

    Why I love it: I adopted my bonded brothers from Kitten Rescue, a non profit devoted to finding homes for cats and kittens in Los Angeles. I know firsthand what incredible work they do in the community. I got this particular shirt at CatCon 2022, and you can still purchase it on their website.

    My scrunch-face is due to the rain, not the shirt. 🤣

  • March 4, 2025

    The shirt: “With fear for our democracy, I dissent.”

    Where to find it: Raygun

    Why I love it: As the States of America dissolve into an oligarchy, it seems that not a day goes by where this shirt isn’t appropriate.

  • March 3, 2025

    The shirt: Captain Proton

    Where to find it: Garrett Wang’s merch table at conventions where he’s appearing.

    Why I love it: Star Trek: Voyager was the show I followed from the moment it was announced, and still love to this day. So naturally, I love it when this goofy show does goofy things…like in “Bride of Chaotica!” where Captain Janeway seduces a hologram with her pheromone potion so she can defeat his army of evil. And she takes this VERY seriously. It’s my flavor of fun.