Ep.2.37 "The Last Tom I Saw Paris" with Robert Duncan McNeill
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- It's season 2, episode 37. Producer, Director, Actor, host of The Delta Flyers - VOY's Tom Paris (or is it TNG's Nick Locarno? OR Lower Decks' Tom Paris and/or Nick Locarno? We don't see it.) - ROBERT DUNCAN MCNEILL stopped by to chat with Connor, Erica, and Mark about life, career, and Trek.
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CONNOR TRINNEER
ERICA LAROSE
MARK CARTIER
SPECIAL GUEST
ROBERT DUNCAN MCNEILL
PRODUCED BY
MARK CARTIER
PRODUCERS
CHRIS MOSCATIELLO
ERICA LAROSE
D.R. TIBBITS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
CONNOR TRINNEER
DOMINIC KEATING
MARK CARTIER
DIRECTED BY
CHRIS MOSCATIELLO
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
KEVIN MCMAHON
EDITOR
MARK CARTIER
PRODUCTION AUDIO
CHRIS MOSCATIELLO
POST AUDIO SERVICES
NORTHERN LIGHTS PRODUCTIONS
SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY MANAGER
ALINA "NINA" BIRLEANU
TRIVIA SEGMENT COURTESY OF
ZACH EAGLE & CHRIS HODGIN of THE RANDOM REDSHIRT PODCAST
STYLIST
JOBER VELASCO
WARDROBE FOR ERICA LAROSE
DRESS BY BCX
“AT THE COSPLAY HOP”
WRITTEN BY GARY GRAHAM
PERFORMED BY THE SONS OF KIRK
GARY GRAHAM - VOCALS, GUITAR
MIKE THOMPSON - LEAD GUITAR
MARC RIVERA - BASS GUITAR
NEIL MURZINOWSKI - DRUMS
PHIL METZLER - KEYBOARDS
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The Tom Paris story arc meant so much to me as a young adult. To see a story about someone that had fallen short of expectations be able to become a valued and cherished person really helped me through some tough times. It was so great to hear that it was the actors input that helped that story arc along. Love it.
I always found the flawed characters more interesting/relatable than the prototypical “perfect” Starfleet officers….they also serve as the audience self inserts.
Has anyone else realized that one of the reasons why they enjoyed this episode was because Robert was able to tell his story without a thousand interjections by Dominic?
I hate to agree because I love Dominic but 😊
You couldn't be more correct, that guy loves his voice too much. The job of the interviewer is to LISTEN!!!
Tom is my favorite Voyager character. His stuff as Captain Proton was a scream. Please leave a like and a comment to support this fine content
Captain Proton was brilliant😂
What is this? The roaring 20’s?
Captain Proton was awesome!
SPACE MAN FIRST CLASS!! :D
Tom Paris's story of Redemption is something that we all can relate to, especially as we get older.
I love Dom, do not get me wrong. BUT. I think Connor is a better interviewer. He listens patiently and asks good questions. He doesn't interject too often or compare the guest's experience to his own. The tone of this show was just ... different. Really enjoyed it. Thanks, guys, for another stellar Shuttlepod Show!
Your Dominic point is spot on. Clearly, no hate towards him but we watch these episodes to hear the back stories of the guests. Dominic's many interjections just kills the flow, quite a bit. So many times I get frustrated while watching the episodes.
Dom is good in that he does a lot of research and knows quite a bit about the guest, but yeah, his style is kinda obnoxious. He is constantly interrupting, cutting the guest short when they are answering, or even injecting himself into the discussion sometimes which is just the worst..
Love seeing Robert on here, now we just need archer and T’pol on here!
Don't forget Linda Park!
20+ years ago I saw Roxann Dawson and Robert duncan McNeill at a creation convention when they did a 2 person play together called the Blue Room in the evening at the convention - it was outstanding. Met him several times. Very laid back, personable and fun to be around.
So nice hearing more of Robbie McNeill's backstory. Great questions from our excellent hosts too. Thanks for keeping these delightful conversations going @The Shuttlepod Show !
Andy never EVER gets old!
Facts!
Love Robbie, great to see him on the show! One of the highlights of Voyager is his performance.
Great interview! Robbie seems like a wonderful director to work for!!!
I think so too!
Seeing McNeil's name in the director credit is so cool. Dawson, Burton, and of course Frakes. Great actor turned director people directing Star Trek.
1) Tom Paris and B'elanna Torres still top tier romance in my mind. 2)TY Robert, you and Garrett were hugely important to me as a kid, your friendship was formative for me.
Their relationship, along with Seven-of-Nine's story, are my favorite long-term VOY story arcs.
I was a P/Ter from Alter Ego on. I have a list for rewatching eps just to watch their relationship develop, from season one through seven. LOL It made me coin my favorite relationship trope, Enemies to Friends to Lovers. Love them so much.
@@rogueally7993 One of the smoothest arcs in TV history.
Easily the most wholesome couple 👍
Can honestly say I was captivated for the entire 2 hours. Been looking forward to this for some time.
OMG Robbie's responsible for the infamous 'james van der beek crying meme' haha Great episode guys!
Hahahaha
I don't remember hearing this, when was Dawson's mentioned?
@@jameswolfstar 1:54:50
Erika asked about when he did some directing for Dawson's Creek and Robbie told a story about a scene he felt James V needed to cry in, and the crew said 'You'll never do it, he doesn't cry' but it was achieved@@jameswolfstar
Voyager has some of the best and funniest episodes of trek. I think the episode with Andy Dick is the funniest ever.
Plus for me one of the scariest most underrated villains the vidiians that harvest organs.
Tom Paris seemed like the most realistic character on the show. Everybody could relate to him in my opinion.
Robert Duncan McNeil is an amazing person, a fantastic director and underrated actor. Hope to meet him someday.
Very memorable time today with Robbie! Much love for The Delta Flyers, too! This was fun and informative - I enjoy getting the behind-the-scenes dives between Connor and Robert with how their professional careers were similar or different and the people they know in common. Thanks @ShuttlePodShow ! ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾
Thank you! You are rad
Great interview! Connor's mic needs a little tweaking, but great to hear Robert talk without interuption.
Yeah. New lavs.
I just finished watching the episode "Alice" featuring the character Tom Paris, and I must say Robert did a fantastic job playing that role. When I want to get away for awhile, taking a ride with Voyager in the Delta Quadrant is the ticket, always takes me away, even still to the day. Thank you Robert and the entire cast and production team. I'm very grateful for all the work you put into that show, it's a timeless masterpiece, the entire series!
I love hearing all the shop talk and learning things I don't know about what it is like to act on a TV show and what you all actually do and what other people are there like camera people and lighting and makeup ECT.
Already looking forward to this, loved Tom Paris😊
Terrific interview!!!! I loved listening to RDM's evolution as an actor, director and producer. He is fantastic as all 3! Resident Alien is one of our favorite shows! Thank you for the great interviews! I love listening to you guys!
Yet another excellent deep dive interview from the shuttle. And what a mensch RDM is.
That was such a satisfyingly awesome episode, he seems like such a genuinely nice guy. He has all of the hallmark signs of being a truly excellent leader, I bet the folks around him love working with him. I didn’t want this one to end, I’m absolutely going to have to find your show.
And Robbie, write a book, seriously, you have some real wisdom knocking around in there that others could learn from. Your path has had turns, dips and dives that I think a ton of us can relate to, how you handled those are examples for others.
Chuck, I mean, come on, that little show had some real heart, I really dug it. Didn’t discover it until the pandemic lockdowns, but it’ll always be one that helped get me through that period. From the bottom of my heart, thanks for that one.
Thanks from us fans for coming on the show, would love to see you back if you can.
Fantastic show! Phenomenal information. Love that your content never is restricted by time. RDM is very interesting. I identified with his feelings growing up. 1 of my favorite characters from Voyager. Great career he has had. Your show rocks. Please never let it end. BTW, Erica my father was born and raised in your state. Amazing how I am connected to you and Conner in some way. lol
Great episode! I enjoy listening to Robbie tell his stories. Can't wait until we start getting the DS9 review by the Delta Flyers.
I just started watching Voyager again in the last week. I was never a big fan of the show due to the premise but I did watch it as often as I could. But my work and school life kept me from seeing the entire series. As a result, I missed a lot of key episodes that addressed the very things I thought the show had ignored. I’m only on season 2 right now but I’m definitely seeing the show in a new light. And as strange as it sounds I woke up today wondering when RDM would be on your show. Crazy!!
Nice. It's nice to get a break from Dom who simply can't shut up talking about himself.
Robbie is such a joy to listen to. Super Great Interview! Voyager was a super show, and largely due to him. But he is SO much more than Tom!
Not enough Voyager, you going to have to have him back for some Voyager conversation.
Hahaha. Okay.
Agreed, it would’ve been great to hear more Voyager stories, but there was a lot to cover.
Anyone noticed how much he looks like Tom Paris?
...I don't see it.
@@ShuttlepodShow They have the exact same face… They’re identical…
And Captain Proton. It's uncanny.
Weird, I thought he looked like Nicholas Locarno from TNG 'The First Duty'...Could be wrong though...
@@Casual_Sadismno way, you need glasses
That painting of LeVar Burton is fresh!
I wonder which actor got in his face when he ws directing an episode of Enterprise? I assume it was the first one he directed, Cold Front, as he previously said there had been tension on the set.
Another amazing show! Robbie McNeill is such a net, interesting guy!
I love the paintings that are made for the show. If I appeared my painting would be of me and the Premier League Trophy and discuss that with Dominic as Leicester City were the holders of that time,
One of the most insightful interviews ever. Very, very interesting discussion.
My youngest son’s first Star Trek show he watched was Voyager. I think it was on Netflix at the time. Thanks for a great show.
Thanks for this episode. The 1st trivia question asked about 'Past Tense Parts 1 & 2' in reference to Tom Paris, but those are DS9 episodes. I presume 'Future's End Parts 1 & 2' was intended. Great pod episode!
Tom Paris to Captain Janeway: Remember......you're the QUEEN!!!!!"
What a down to earth nice guy Robert is. Great interview.
We agree. He’s awesome. Thank you.
Yeah, seems like a great guy to have over for a dinner party.
Bob is still the best part of Masters of the Universe.
Thanks guys, great interview! The highlight for me was 1:13:17! :D What an insane piece of trivia! Thanks as always to Erica for gracing these videos with her loveliness and beauty. As for Dom, I've complained in the past about him needing to be quieter, but I truly did miss him in this episode. So he just needs to find the right balance!
I know you're on hiatus, but if you return I've got a little feedback… the trivia quiz always bugs me. I find the rules, buzzers, and sounds really confusing and haphazard and I'm never sure what's going on. This is a humble suggestion, but I would change the game as follows…
1. ONLY the guest plays. All questions are for the guest - with the spotlight on the guest. It's all about them.
2. AFTER the guest has answered, Erica may ask the boys/Mark if they agree (before the answer is revealed) - but that's just for fun, they're not actually competing.
3. Correct answers win the guest points, with the goal being to score high.
4. If you ask every guest the exact same number of questions (eg 10), then you can keep a leaderboard of highest-scoring guests.
5. Start with a few REALLY easy questions which the guest will definitely get. Try to keep the first 5 questions closely connected to the guest's character.
6. Unless you know they're a big Trek fan, avoid questions about other Trek series they weren't in.
7. For the last few questions, avoid multiple choice answers - this prevents high scoring by chance.
8. The scoring should gradually increase, with later/harder questions being worth more. The ten questions could be worth the following points: 10, 15, 20, 35, 70, 150, 300, 600, 800, 1000. (To allow a maximum score of 3,000 points.)
9. In the edit, put their score in the corner of the screen.
10. After the final question, end the game by offering 25 bonus points for every alien race in Trek they can name.
Thanks for listening,
Lee B. 🙂
As someone that was an actor in a former life I truly appreciate and love when you guys get into the nitty gritty about the business and the terrible emotional yo-yo of feast and famine as an actor!❤
Love the delta flyers!
Love the double Andy promo! ❤❤❤ Another great episode everyone!
He was mistaken with the Twilight Zone episode A Message from Charity. I found it on UA-cam, Justine Bateman was not the actress in the episode with him. He worked with Kerry Noonan in the episode. Robert probably worked with Justine on another show and got mixed up with his past roles. James Cromwell worked in the TZ episode as the father of the Salem girl.
Well, my nine year old self loved masters of the Universe! And my 46 year old self still loves it! And no one will ever desway me... never
dissuade
Great episode. Always enjoy hearing their real life acting career stories. He was at his lowest and almost ready to quit industry before landing Voyager. And really used that role to pursue his directing and producing passion. Good stuff!
I am sure this has been said before but the “Shuttlepod Show” is such a perfect blend of sci-fi show, a Trek fan show, and the actors/directors (and all other jobs) studio. Hearing their start, the theatre, tv and film experiences is just so enthralling. The associations with so many film and TV shows (really enjoyed Chuck). Again - thank you!
Thank you! That’s very kind.
Wash mention in the RDM episode...my life is now complete. (Sorry to hear he isn't doing well, I hope he improves!) I was wondering when you'd be having him on as a guest! Tom is my favourite Voyager character and I love the Delta Flyers too, so to say I was excited for this episode was an understatement. Going into it I didn't know much about his life prior to Trek, so I came out of this episode having learnt alot more! Honestly, tons of respect for him for deciding to leave school (a prestigious one at that) and take the soap opera job to make ends meet, that must have been a extremely hard choice to make, so I'm glad everything turned out alright in the end. I definitely related to him talking about exploring other career prospects, landing a job in my field finally happened for me this year, after alot of debating on different paths and shedding some tears, I'm happy I stuck with it and was able to land my dream job. Hearing about his current line of work in directing/producing was super interesting, I feel like alot of actors who try to make that transition aren't super successful or just do it as one time thing with mixed results, it's great he was able to make that switch and absolutely love what he does. I'm happy he's been able to see Voyager with fresh eyes after all these years and talk openly about his time on the show and his character. While I love Tom and his growth is interesting to watch, I'm glad he still brings up how early Tom's characterization was not super likeable, and that he can a look at his character in more than one light so to speak. All in all, another great episode of The Pod, one I thoroughly enjoyed! (I only wish I'd sent in a question about what it was like for him working on Quantum Leap!) Happy Shuttlepod Sunday everyone! 😊🖖🍃💚
Another great show! Thanks to all. 🖖
Thanks! Robert I’ve watched so many shows directed by you. It was great to learn a little about your life and influences. I chose to go into teaching but a part of me will always have wanted to exploring being an actor-and I would still love to direct. It’s good to know that Resident Alien will continue. I loved the dogs at Planet if the Apes in “Chuck.” Everyone at our local Best Buy loved it. Grazie.
Thank you! And thank you for the support!
Oh my goodness. I consider myself a good longstanding Trek Fan. Rewatched the complete Voyager series over the last few years and …. I did not know about Delta Flyers. Wow. Thank you!!!! Tells me just how much I love your show!
Hahaha
I am 90 percent sure that Robert walked by me in the Chicago airport many years ago after Star Trek Voyager ended Love you guys.
Hahaha. Awesome. The chicago airport man- it’s an encounter machine!
Tom Paris is the vegan space socialist space boomer that a bunch of us 40somethings wished we could be. Great interview as usual!
I never realized Mr McNeill was a man of such integrity, very rare.
RDM’s painting makes him look like a truck driver.
It looks like the guy that runs the bait shop at the lake where I fish lol
Bait shop! Awesome. I like my old bait shop guy
@@ShuttlepodShow Bait shop is better 😂
Damb, now I have to watch masters of the universe again...😂
Loved him on TNG & Voyager. He's one heck of a director. Great podast.
Robert I liked you in Masters Of The Universe too. It was a fun picture.
Without which we would not have Bill Conti wonderful film score.
I watched All my children just at that time and era. I remember Duncan as little Charlie. Voyager tied that in as well with Kate Mulgrew in Ryans Hope. Voyager was a Hit for me.
I should add Tom Paris was always one of my favorite characters. Love the arcs!
"It's not a matter of money..." see if he feels that way if you stop paying your bill. ;-)
"Then I did a little movie called "Master's of The Universe" 🙂
I am glad the actor that played Tom Paris is still with us also I just watched the Janeway intruduction too voyager and I was thinking how it started four those actors too tap a clock and be on time four there shifts it the hart of the voyager starship closed set.
Another great one...miss Dom though.
Thank you so much for another great episode! It was a shame that Dom wasn't there (although I hope he enjoyed the concert!), but it was great to see Mark in his stead. Thank you for creating a vibe on your show that makes us/me feel like we're just hanging out right along with you and are part of the conversation. Whether your guests are in front of the camera or behind in the ST universe, it has been fascinating to learn about their life journeys and all of the aspects of creating these shows/movies. An extra A+ to RDM for being an REM fan, too! Thank you again!
Thank you for these kind words!
Great episode, not everyone is cool enough to listen to for two hours. When you finally get Marina in the seat, you have GOT to tell her I'm the one who beat the drum from day one to get her for a show. And prepare your funny bones🤣
if you love Queen...look for Marc Martel. He was handpicked by Brian May and Roger Taylor for their Queen tribute tour. He did additional vocals for the movie starring Rami Malik. 😊
You host a Star Trek Show and you’ve never watched DS9!! LOL. WTH
I'd love to see you guys interview Alan Tudyk, who is well known by everyone for playing Wash in Firefly, but is also connected to the Trek universe through Robbie, who is directing him on Resident Alien at the moment.
Didn't realize he directed that ENT spelunking episode, always a hoot to see Trip and Malcolm getting frazzled and escaping from mayhem-- even if it involves bed bugs. Love RDM's directing style and message of "bringing out the best" in others. Excellent podcast!
I know it sounds crazy but, I can't wait for the day I'm on here as a fellow trek actor and director. So many of you have inspired and got me through rough and crazy times. Keep an eye out. I'm on my way. Live Long and Prosper.
Great show! “The First Duty” is one of the best ST episodes of all time imo and RDM was great in it.
Mark, I’m impressed by your interviewing skills and your Star Trek knowledge. You’re very relaxed but also funny. Connor has comedic skill as well. Thanks for a great episode!
Also, loved your instant knowledge about the Enterprise episode directed by McNeill “The Breach” - rescue of the Denobulan scientists.
Thank you! RDM is rad.
Thank you! It’s hard to understate the amount of Star Trek I’ve watched.
Not voyager cast but certainly Trek - Levar Burton directed one or two of Voyager?
Great guest and great show as usual. I miss Dominic- I’m a Malcom fan - but the hosts were great as well
Do B’Elanna and Tom Paris have a directing rivalry over jobs they are both up to do.😄
Caves ... there are always caves in every Star Trek series. 😆
And a Western. There has to be a Western on every series.
Here's hoping you make it onto The Cruise (finally!) Robbie!
Masters of the universe was the Best kind of camp
Robbie McDunx with the Pittsburgh, PA shoutout. Now, I know why he's said "yinz" a few times on Delta Flyers. (Well, technically, he said "yunz" which is the same word but a different pronunciation.)
Also, fun fact: The only Emmy Star Trek has ever won for story/substance was The Animated Series' Daytime Emmy for outstanding children's program.
McDunx!! Haha
Great interview .. all around! 🧡🦁🧡 really enjoyed it! Lisa
Tnx for having Rob McNeill on, was an interesting conversation. So many actors seem to make that leap into producing/directing I've noticed, to the extent that I started kinda thinking of it as some sort of early retirement plan. The work involved in Producing sounds pretty nuts though.
Now that you mention the rock climbing episode, I wanna know: why did you send them in the cave without helmets? I mean, # 1 rule of caving...
I saw Queen in Boston in October. Freakin outstanding!!!! ❤
One the best episodes. RDM is awesome.
once again great guest and, great stories. the friendship, the commonalities between all the casts is to quote an alien is fascinating. .
It blew my mind when i found out 'Lt. Conan O'Brien ' is Kevin from Masters of the Universe!!
Awesome talent, even back then👍🖖
Hey Shuttlepod Show, , Robert McNeil ( Paris ) brings up a good point with production of podcast , , , Do the eyes of TRIP and MALCOLM ever read ANY of our heartfelt comments ???
Robbie was complimenting Connor for not needing notes to discuss his life. So I’m not sure if I understand this comment/question. We all read every comment. Did Robbie ask that? I don’t think he did. Please clarify. Haha. Thanks.
@@ShuttlepodShow he was breifly discussing differences and similarities with his own show and Traineer's Shuttlepod Show , he pointed out staff that "handles" traffic (correspondence ) within the shows , , ,👁️👁️
No- we made a joke about having a research department (which is not true, it was a joke) but we never said anything about “staff handling traffic” - I wish we had staff. Staff would let me sleep more and consider taking a day off from town to time. As it is, if we don’t do it - it ain’t getting done.
@@mjcartier don't the mean Trekkers you work for ever give you a vacation ?? If they won't then go over their heads to Captain Riker & Admiral Picard 🖖🤣🖖
Took me 10 minutes to realise which character he was, he's changed a lot since Voyager!
His first voyager episode as director was actually season 3 and not 2
It’s so weird to see him as a real person. I just see him as Tom Paris! Even though I remember him in The Masters of the Universe movie with Courtney Cox! I saw that movie at the drive in when it came out when I was 5!
Delta Flyers FTW! 🪐🛰☄
This was sooooo lovely! I learned so much about Robert and respect him even more now.
Robert McNeill voicing Nick Lacarno from TNG show, was a hoot on Lower Decks S2 final episode. Also on Voyager, I really liked his stories with Belana, and also his racing the Delta Flyer stories. Where can I get a Tom Paris collector plate like Boimler has? Just kidding. :) Robert is a great actor!
Giving the guest a pillow is nice when there isn't a Porthos to share
Thanks!
Thank you @seasankey3562 You are rad!
awesome show, Robert is such a nice guy
I have only been to one ST convention. It was in the 90s. I know that many people that come onto this podcast have been to hundreds of shows and it must be very tedious to recount the same stories over and over again. But... I haven't heard most of them and it would be very nice (as much as I appreciate each guest) if they could go WAY deeper into all things Star Trek. I know about the strike hampering a lot of ST conversations, but... Please?
Loved this episode. I didn’t know this podcast exists! Liking and subscribing.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen such an excellent interview with RDM (not that I’ve seen many). I love the retrospective of all his acting/directing/producing history. I would love him to reprise Tom Paris again. I know he’s ’past it’ but that character had such a great way of interacting with the rest of the crew and other characters and RDM sold it.
Again, excellent insights! Thanks.
Whilst I love ST:V, I’d love to hear his views on working with Courtney Cox on Masters of the Universe. “Julie, Julie, Julie!!!!” 😀
Doesn’t Tom realise how loved Masters of Universe is now! Don’t disrespect it!