Ep.2.10: "The House of Quark" with Armin Shimerman
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2023
- Season 2, episode 10. Connor, Dominic, and Erica talk with the awesome Armin Shimerman, known for playing everyone's favorite Proprietor, Quark in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
We discuss Armin's upbringing, how he became and actor, his time on Broadway, and the luck that seems to have always shown its favor to him. Balconies. Buffy. Writing the Allyria book series. Shakespeare. Teaching Shakespeare. Voice over work and the amazing writing on Bioshock. Wash has been getting diagnosed. Erica gets some fan questions in, Connor, Dominic, and Armin play for Patreon Member Ian Ramsey in this week’s Star Trek Trivia, and Armin plays “Stuck on a Deserted Island with Connor Trinneer.” It's another awesome conversation and another opportunity to see more of what our Patreon members get in these full length episodes. Join us at Quark's for a mimosa and a good time.
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You know, it blows my mind to think about how these people, actors who were probably just looking to work and get paid, went through grueling production on a groundbreaking show, endured meddling studios, beurocratic interference and worst of all us trek fans, and here they are many years later still honoring their chracters, the spirit of the series and giving us so much content after all this time when they would be well within their right to forget that part of their lives and tell us to take a hike forever. Thank you so much for your work, for speaking with us and for creating a creative sanctuary that exists nowhere else.
I want to say - extremely well said, and so say we all!
We are so lucky as fans, drowning in content.
Very well said, crewman.
Made me tear up comrade
What do you mean worst of all the “fans”?
Armin made the Ferengi so much better than what was planned for them to be. His costumes were fantastic and he didn't always wear the same one he had a whole wardrobe of different outfits to wear. What a great job he did as Quark. So enjoyable to watch your interviews in a relaxed and friendly manner. Just friends getting together and talking and we get to listen in. Thanks Armin and guys for a great show.💖🚀
Come to Quark's, Quark's is fun, come right now, don't walk run!
“How did you do it!?”
I always thought it was funny when a non earth based character did a rhyme on Star Trek. Does it rhyme in ferengi?
@@bloodink9508: Also, the singsong rhythm of the first Rule of Acquisition.
The story of his mother moving them across the country in one car so that he could eventually go to college is amazing. Wow
John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Revelation 21
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
1 Corinthians 6
18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Matthew 12
45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”
Romans 8:6
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6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace,
Luke 12:20
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20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’
1 Timothy 5:6
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6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
1 Corinthians 6
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
1 John 2:17
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17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Matthew 22:29
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29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
John 8:51
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51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
2 John 9
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9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
Titus 1:14
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14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.
2 Peter 3:18
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18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Romans 12:2
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2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Hebrews 9:24
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24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.
Colossians 2:10
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10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power,
Deuteronomy 6:14
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14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you
2 Corinthians 11:14
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14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Jeremiah 7
18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke Me to anger.
1 Corinthians 10
20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
1 Timothy 2:5
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5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Deuteronomy 8
19 And it shall be, if thou at all forget the Lord thy God and walk after other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.
1 John 5
20 And we know that the Son of God is come and hath given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true; and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and Eternal Life.
Acts 17
29 “For inasmuch, then, as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold or silver or stone, graven by art and of man’s devising.
Proverbs 14
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
1 John 4
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world.
2 John 1
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
John 8:12
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12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
Mark 8
35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it.
John 8
51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
John 17
3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
1 Timothy 2
5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Acts 4
12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”
James 1
21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
John 11
25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
John 6
68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life,
Psalm 119
30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me.
Psalm 119
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
Romans 12
2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
1 Corinthians 2:5
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5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God.
1 Peter 5
8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
1 John 2
16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
James 1
21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
1 Corinthians 15
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
1 Thessalonians 5
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ
John 3
18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:36
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36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
Luke 6:5
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5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.”
Matthew 22:29
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29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
John 5:29
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29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
John 8
12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
John 8:32
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32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 6:40
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40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.”
Mark 13:13
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13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Revelation 14:12
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12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
John 8
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Mark 13
31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.
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Quark was a fantastic character. Armin gave him such great depth.
He had enough practice. He was one of the first Ferengi seen on screen, Letek in TNG: "The Last Outpost". He also played another Ferengi, Bractor in TNG: "Peak Performance". He has played more different Ferengi than any other actor. Jeffrey Combs, Frank Corsentino, Lee Arenberg, Ethan Phillips (sort of), and Max Grodénchik all played two.
He singlehandedly redeemed them. They were such a throwaway race, but quark and DS9 gave them depth.
Quark and Garak were by far the best characters in all of Trek. The respective actors' performances were out of this world.
@@RetrievingSearain I adore Garak - it was so wonderful to introduce my son to Trek when he was about 12 which was 8 years ago (he knew about it when he was younger but just thought it was a different kind of Star Wars so I waited with him because he did not have the maturity to understand the nuance). We started with TNG - then I said now you are on to the really cool Trek which was DS9 - he loved trying to figure out in the first few seasons if Garak actually was a spy.
While I still want Linda, Scott and Jolene - I'm loving the show interviewing my fave DS9 and VOY cast ❤
I want Terry Farrel! I'd also like to see her on the show.....ba,da.dump
I too appreciate them deliberately talking to the cast of what is basically now the two almost forgotten star treks-- DS9 & Voyager!
@@NestorCaster: "Almost forgotten"? A lot of people consider DS9 to be the best Star Trek series ever released.
@@MKDumas1981 I grew up with the Original series and came of age with TNG, love them forever. But DS9 is truly a level of it's own. The best writing dare I say the best actors it was special in it's own right.
@@NestorCaster DS9 is far from forgotten. It is the best ST series and it's not even close.
Star Trek: DS9 had a lot of actors in heavy face makeup and prosthetics compared to the other shows, and they were blessed to have 3 of the very best in Armin, Andrew and René. Their characters came alive from their first introductions on screen. With so little of their own faces to work with, they each showed such a lovely range of emotions over the course of those seven years. It's great that those three characters also had so much interaction as well (Quark and Odo, Odo and Garak, and to a lesser extent Garak and Quark -- thinking of the scenes where Quark hires Garak to kill him and the famous root beer scene).
You guys, I ordered Armin's books, and they just arrived, and guess what? He signed EACH of them! OMG! I'm totally tearing up in my room right now. This really just made my stardate!
That’s awesome!
Lucky duck!!! That is so cool!!
That's fantastic! Congratulations on an absolute treasure
I saw Armin at a con in Toronto many years ago. He gifted the fans with a performance of a monologue from Merchant of Venice. Brilliant.
Omg which monologue?
Hey, I think I was there too. This was back when the celebrities didn't have security and you ran into them in the hall and you could invite them for a coffee and they might accept that invitation.
@unclejoeoakland I fear I can't remember but he did two panels, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday he did Richard III ua-cam.com/video/cmFn4gnTAOg/v-deo.htmlsi=H4w85GImod6Lkn5N
Class actor.
I could listen to Armin tell stories for hours.
His voice is remarkable.
He has a 20 in Charisma and his positive "can do" and "I'm so lucky" attitude is infectious and refreshing to experience.
I know he’s gone on record saying that he doesn’t like narrating for audiobooks and it makes me a little sad because his voice and the way he narrates keeps me invested for days on end.
I can't imagine anyone other than Armin playing the role of Quark. Such a fantastic character portrayal!
Armin is my favorite actor of the Ferengi characters. Quark was a lot fun. He has the lobes for acting 😁😁😁
I LOVE the episode where he gets mixed up with an arms dealer. I have trouble juggling season/ep on demand but it was such a wonderful Quark experience. He is not a stone-cold business nut, but he really is a business man with a moral compass.
I first knew Quark watching DS9 in Spain, with spanish voice over , and even with the mask and voice over , Armin's charisma managed to come through and Quark is my favourite character in DS9
Quark points to his ears ... "Hello?" Now that's a "one-liner" that cannot ever be beat. Thanks so much Armin!
Dominic truly adds to the discourse with his insightful questions, observations, back stories and historical references. Excellent…
We invented a new religion in my family. I have framed autographed Quark's photo on the shelf, and every time when we lack money - we bow to it and rub fingers making that international money sign. Money always come to us after that. Thank you Master.
Oh my, I will do the same. This is gold! Gold... pressed latinum I mean.
I've got a signed John Delancey headshot, you've inspired me to start praying to Q
@@user-NCC-1701-Doooh, always be careful with trickster gods
@@user-NCC-1701-D Qs good people but hes fond of his tricks. Be wary
One of my favourite scenes in Star Trek history was an improv Armin and Andrew Robinson did comparing the bubblyness of root beer to the insidious niceness of the Federation.
That was improv…? It’s INSIDIOUS!
That was IMPROV!?
not improv. listen to the show. They read the lines they were given. But they didnt read them for a laugh as they were supposed to. They read it seriously.
But the interview literally says it wasn't improv though. Did you watch the entire video?
I would love to hear Andrew Robinson's story on how went from playing the psychotic serial killer "Scorpio" in the original "Dirty Harry" movie to Garak in DS9.
Quark became one of my favorite characters of all time!
One of the good things about Armin first portrayal of a Ferengi, versus his Quark is it show any race is made up of individuals and different subgroups. I have taken that first group of Ferengi as privateers/never do wells/scroungers.
I was so enamored by every word of Armin's story that I found myself not participating in the live chat. How did i not know about this podcast? Literally just found it last night 🙏
The dynamic between Quark & Odo & the chemistry between Armin & Rene really sold the show for me in that first year. I could've watched many more seasons with those characters
The Root Beer scene informs the audience about Quark and Garak in a way that NO other scene ever does in the series. The audience doesn't know, and both characters with all their strength in using conversation to gain an advantage or defense are having a small fencing match feeling each other out and until the end of that conversation even they didn't know how the other felt. That scene is a turning point for both characters that has implications for not just the Klingon conflict, but their roles in the Dominion War as well.
props to Dom for letting the interview breathe and evolve here. I very enjoyed the whole episode
Yes, I agree. God bless.
Agree
He is getting ready, discussing pay with his dabo girls 😂 he was such a great character
DABO!!
The Magnificent Ferengi is my favorite Deep Space Nine episode. Love all of Armin's work thank you for the joy.
Armin blew my mind! What a wonderful thoughtful man! I have seen many of his performances but Quark I'm my mind, his acting absolutely soars there. Miss his weekly visit to my television 😢 the DVD or Paramount + will just have to do. Armin is brilliant!
It’s nice to finally see a well produced Star Trek podcast.
Shuttlepodcast*
I love Armin. Saw him at a convention and he was very gracious and kind to all the fans and during his time on stage actually spoke sincerely to everyone. Great guy.
Armin Shimerman is a treasure. Wish he was out there more. Great actor that made Quark come to life.
I always wished there was a sequel to "The Magnificent Ferengi".
There was but only in mmo STO and he did voice over for Quark in it. And that liquidator played a fun action part using only throwing blades as weapon and after mission you could get them as reward
I stumbled over this podcast a couple of weeks ago and I'm already loving it. The light-hearted atmosphere you've created is so, so enjoyable and fun to watch! It's also a huge deal that you guys are long-term friends with your guests which makes it even more interesting because how great is it to listen to friends talking about being part of the Star Trek franchise? Thanks for doing this!
Thank you! We are grateful for the kind words!
I discovered it yesterday 😃 and I am sooo happy to have found it - in depth conversation with sooo interesting people, the swagger they all have in their own way when they groove into the subject matter...things are being said you could never learn neither in interviews nor in conventions... heartbreaking and exciting stuff. Well done 👍 and I am so excited because I have seen/heard Andrew laugh so hard. Watched that episode yesterday. Nana's next.. can't wait to seeing them all 😃😁
I met Armond in 2020 just before the lockdown when he was in Virginia. I really wish I could have talked to him longer, but my hero worship and ADD completely glossed my ability to talk very well.
Met Armin at a Galaxycon in 2019 at Richmond Va, and he was very nice to me and my son. We were very impressed with his demeanor and being a genuinely nice person.
Interesting to hear that the tone of the set was so serious. It makes sense because it was by far, the most weighty, gritty Trek. I guess the material really does have a huge impact.
Contrast it to the hijinks, chicanery and shenanigans on the TNG set.
I've said this before and I'll say it again: I adore you guys for expounding so much on the theatrical and performance side of not just your jobs, but your experiences; at the risk of being oddly specific, sometimes it feels like I'm watching Inside the Actor's Studio: Star Trek Edition, and I love it. Hearing artists talk about their art and craftsmen talk about their craft will never not be interesting to me, the fact that you guys are some of the most consequential actors of my life is just icing on the cake.
You guys are killing it with these interviews! Much Thanks!
Connor, Dom and Erica - congrats on another thrilling episode! Armin was an incredible guest! Extremely humble and sweet, nothing but kind words to say about everyone he spoke about (all the praises to his wife were very cute.). Very witty too, quite the jokester! Quark is one of the most colourful characters on DS9 and Armin always gave such a fantastic performance everytime he was on screen, it's no wonder he's so beloved by fans. I loved every bit of this episode, it was all so engaging. I loved his anecdote about having all the other Ferengi actors over to his house every weekend so they could go over their scripts, what a boon to their performances it must've been, especially with Armin at the helm. I'm glad it's been determined what Wash has come down with, fingers crossed he's able to beat it! We're all rooting for ya little buddy! Loving the new(?) logo by the way, it's fun! All in all, another great ep of the pod! Can't wait to see what next week has in store! Happy Shuttlepod Sunday everyone! 😄🖖💚🍃
Love the positivity of your message @halct5118
@@benjaminbrostrom9067 Aw, thanks so much!
Armin Shimmerman, Andrew Robinson and Michael Dorn were my favourite DS9 actors. So much fun watching those guys for years.
What a great interview of the Awesome Armin Shimerman!! Connor, Dom and Erica did a great interview, and Mark played our #RepresentativeNerd to perfection!! Thank you to the The Shuttlepod Show Crew and for the Outstanding Moderators on the Live Chat!! ONE LOVE #ChatPack 3.0
Guys, this episode exceeded my expectations. Thank you sooooo much. It was fantastic! Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! 😂Sorry, I just felt like writing it..🤗🤗💗💗🌻🌻
that's quite precocious of you. 😄
Yeah, Armin does do that 🤟🖖🙂
@@miller-joel Armin Shimerman alt account detected.
Wow. Listening to Armin go into "educator mode" was AMAZING.
Quark is one of my fave characters, and everything I've ever heard about Mr. Shimerman gives me the impression that he's just one of the sweetest guys. My eternal thanks for his work, on screen and off. (And thanks for teaching me a bit about Shakespeare right here!)
Thanks to all for creating this great, enlightening content. Loving this channel!
Oh my GOSH I love Quark! The Ferengi episodes on DS9 always cheer me up when I'm feeling down. Loved Nog and Rom and Moogie and Quark. They were so fun to watch.
obsessed with armin’s mini shakespeare/rhetoric lesson
Armin and Andrew, you two were my favorite characters from DS9. Thank you so much for your contributions. I wish you two the best.
Armin’s brilliant, and so likeable. I really liked the ENT episode with the Ferengi (Hope I’ve spelt it right) pirates. And Quark running a bar was a great ploy in DS9. Feeling ill today but this has cheered me up
Little green men with the shuttle crashes on earth in 1947.....epic
The Enterprise episode with the unnamed aliens that strongly resemble Ferengi was called "Acquisition".
I had no clue Armin Shimerman was this brilliant. Everyone should watch this, even if you have zero interest in Star Trek.
This was a fantastic episode. Armin Shimerman is a wonderful raconteur, a true Renaissance man. And a real mensch; it was heartwarming to hear him express his gratitude and his love for Kitty. The 2+ hours flew by; I could've easily listened for another 2 hours. I've added Armin to my Fantasy Dinner Party guest list. On a shallower note, where can I find the Elixir of Youth these Star Trek actors are taking? Armin is 73 and looks about 15 years younger! I made similar comments about Michael Dorn (70 y.o.) when he was recently on the podcast.
What a person, what an actor. I loved Quarck, I admire Armin even more after hearing more of him.
Great listening to the man behind Quark! Really impressed & inspired by his versatility & life stories! Good show folks. Love from 🇬🇧
I love how, even in this interview, Kira is carefully watching Quark. I always liked the Quark episodes, they were always a lot of fun.
Hahaha! You’re the first to comment on that! Well done.
@@ShuttlepodShowbrilliant 😄
I find it amazing that im watching 3 people that absolutely did amazing work that has changed peoples lives and notice that this video only has 83k views, while some content creator will do a silly dance that gets 2 million views. So much talent in that room. Its crazy how time changes everything . 20 years ago a video like this would have overloaded UA-cams servers . You guys are legends. Thanks for your great work
What a compliment. Thank you, Brent
This is the best interview I've ever seen. Thank you for starting Shuttlepod and thank you so much for letting Armin just talk. He reminds me of my Grandfather.
Thank you. Oldus
This was a riveting episode! Armin is a national treasure and you all showcased him gloriously! Keep up the great work, you’re killing it!!!
Thank you
I really appreciate that Dom is familiarizing with the shows. It really makes a difference when the guest doesn't have to do all the heavy lifting recounting the work they've done and Dom is helping make the difference more and more as I'm catching up on the episodes.
Commenting before watching today. A guest to study. His character on DS9 uniquely showcased the Federation from an acute and proximate viewpoint. From root beer to prune juice, countless latinum bars went to grocer's pockets, instead of his, I'm sure, for his mention of it. A warm appreciation for Mr Shimerman.
Love seeing so many DS9 actors! I hope we get to see more in the future as well as Voyager and Enterprise actors.
I figure it is simply a matter of time.
Quark is an amazing character. Thanks Armin Shimerman for your great work on bringing him to life.
Quark was my favorite. He was complex. Armin was an artist bringing him to life. After that, Garack was a gem. Master of word play and stories
Man he is super well spoken, I could listen to this guy all day! Very concise, eloquent and no misunderstanding in what he wants to tell you. This guy is a proper speaker for sure, loved Odo +Quark. Rest in peace Rene, great podcast this one👍
Now I gotta go buy his books lol
I absolutely love the story where David let you take the exam another time! He recognized how important it was for you and he was a good teacher. Such a beautiful story, thanks for sharing!
I always remember Armin's kindness when I saw him in person at a ST convention over 20 years ago. His energy is lovely and I am glad that he is in this world. Thanks Shuttlepod Show for the pleasurable 2 hours.
LOVE Armin !!! Best Actor in Star Trek EVER !!! best most natural character by far. Live long and prosper Armin
Jeffrey Combs was pretty dang good, too.
I love this show and find all guests quite fascinating. However, Quark is one of my all-time favorite characters, and listening to Armin Shimermans talk about his life experiences and his insights into acting was exceptionally interesting. A great job as always Connor, Dom, and Erica. Thank you
This was a masterful performance as a guest. This man is not lucky, he is blessed. We love you Armin.
You know, we are all “lucky” in many ways. Even if we don’t see it. What I like about Armin is that he acknowledges it and is thankful for all the good fortune that’s come his way. Instead of brushing it off like “well of course that’s just the way it is” he sees that it could have been many other ways, and treasures the simple way it is. We could all learn from that attitude.
Quark’s character really grew on me thanks to this amazing actor.
The King of DS9! So happy to see all of you well!
I am loving these podcasts. I was genuinely surprised Dominic and Conner were hosting this. Thankful they are tho.
I loved Armin’s portrayal of Quark on DS9. I feel Quark is one of the most interesting characters in the Star Trek universe. Probably a lot to do with what Armin said about Quark’s moral compass, and how although his set of principles may differ from ours (he is an alien after all) he sincerely adhered to his principles while still being an absolutely reliable friend. Quark always showed up for the people he cared about.
I’m thankful Armin played the character down the middle and redeemed the Ferangi from their clunky Next Generatiin origins.
Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more interviews.
thank you for giving us the opportunity to meet all these amazing actors of star trek! good interview too, Armin and Andrew without a doubt the most interesting characters of this series.
As soon as I saw Armin’s face pop up in my feed, I clicked on the link straight away.
What a class act human being, exceptional actor, and Star Trek legend all in one small and humble package!
Not that any of the guests have been lesser than the other, but for me personally, this ranks just under the interview with Michael Dorn as my most favorite so far.
One of the greatest characters in the universe in my opinion, and what a pleasure of an episode. Man I love this show- you all do such a wonderful job bringing our favorite actors to light. Much love
Thank you!
Just found this series. So great for the fans that can't get to the conventions to meet the cast like this.
Wonderful actor. His performance in Bioshock was exceptional; such a talent that is sorely underutilized IMHO.
One of my very favorite characters in all of the many Trek series, Quark. Armin gave him such depth and realness for a space alien. Phenomenal actor!
Just heard the great A.S's voice on Starfield!!! Such a wonderful portrayal as Stroud, I had to comment. I'm always so glad to see Trek alums getting work whether is video games, theater, films etc. Such a pool of amazing and talented actors, I always love seeing/hearing them.
P.S For any gamers out there, Starfield is beyond amazing and keeps getting better! Def has lived up to the hype imo. Congrats to Armin for killing it and I salute the devs on an outstanding cast!
STARFIELD!!
As always, beautiful interview. Especially the Pan Can bit. Pancreatic cancer is the worst I've heard of. I think Armin's good luck really did save his wife's life.
It's amazing as I am watching this and listening to him, all I can think of is Quark. The subtle moves he does with his face, the voice, the way he talks, the way he express himself, is all Quark.
What a brilliant artist Armin is.
Your project is incredibly great. I enjoy every new episode. I am infinitely grateful for your work. I wish someone (other than Kurtzman or J.j.) would come along and produce real Trek again (e.g. under Ira). Blessings!
We volunteer!
I'm so floor with each episode. It is so fun to get to know all my Star Trek universe actors! I've viewed each series repeatedly but never was able to attend any of the live events so this is the bomb for me! And I now look at Shakespeare in a whole new light! Talk about rounding the corner! 😀
Make sure you come to our next event!
Armin is a wonderful actor and, after watching this, a wonderful guy. Thank you for this!
Luck is the combination of preparation and Opportunity. Armin was prepared when the opportunity was presented. I will never forget rootbeer floats.
Quark! ,one of the great Star Trek characters of all time.Armin thank you.
Listening to Armin talk about a teacher that gave him the confidence to find his passion in life brings back wonderful memories of my own drama teacher. I think we all have that one teacher in life that opens your eyes, pushes you to be the best you can be and believes in you.
What an amazing human being! Thanks team for having Armin on the show.
Good lord, this is 'The Actors Studio' but it specializes in Star Trek legends. This is just, wonderful.
These are such a highlight on my Sundays, thank you all involved.
This is rapidly becoming my favorite podcast! Great to see you guys and its so awesome to be able to catch up with our favorite cast members!
i could listen to Armin all day
God Bless Mama Shimerman for doing what she did and driving solo across the US to California, so her son had the best chance of a better life and ultimately escaping poverty and putting her son on an upward trajectory in life. A true mom in every sense of the word.
Love you enterprise guys but Quarkie boy is my favourite Star Trek character ever! Thanks for getting him on!
Fun stuff - found your channel randomly - glad to see the Trek love and Armin is such a class act!
What a wonderful and fantastic human being! Much love Armin! ❤
What an absolute example of what a human being can be is Armin and other members of the Trek cast. Talk about an inspiration to all both on and off screen.
Thank you so much for doing this series !
These are absolutely delightful conversations.
Thank you all for sharing.
What a fantastic episode with Armin and an absolute gem to be told the working out of how the rootbeer scene came to be as it is one of the most iconic but understated scene in the series.
DS9 was blessed with amazing actors and great scripts which lead to the most incredible of stories and interactions seen in all of Trek IMO. Odo v Garak or Quark, Dukat V Sisko or Kira, Worf intermingling with all the crew, the amazing friendships between Sisko & Jadzia, Bashir with Miles, the familial challenges of the Siskos, Quark's family and the O'briens, nevermind Weyoun interacting with everyone. If i had to say one thing DS9 most certainly did better than anyone else was the villains also.
I am immensely hungover after an all night booze session with my friends playing Warhammer:Darktide....I only discovered this channel today and I can't tell you what a tonic it has been. I have stayed in bed and binged a load of episodes and thoroughly enjoyed every second that I've spent watching Dominic and Connor interview these fantastic guests. It's really refreshing adding in the guest's career retrospective while weaving in and out of Star Trek mythos as that is quite rare these days.....One of the best hangover cures I've had in ages....
Hahahaha. Awesome.
This was such an amazing episode. At one point, I started dozing (but I was still listening). It was like one of those "learn by absorption" tapes. Fantastic interview. Excellent actor. Learned so much!!
He is so darn charming, I love listening to him talk and teach
Simply brilliant! Thank you for sharing!
I can definitely see why Armin was cast as Quark. He has the lobes for the role.