{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63fbda2dd6d5970011162b42/6993fab686ac45e7f8510ca3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Thursdeighties Episode 25: Behind the Scenes with John and Maria Jose Tenuto, Part I","description":"<p><strong>Season 3 of <em>Thursdeighties</em> is ready to boldly go!  </strong>Episode 25 of <em>Thursdeighties </em>welcomes acclaimed sociology professors, pop culture historians, and Star Trek luminaries John and Maria Jose Tenuto to talk about their books documenting the making of <em>Star Trek II</em> and <em>Star Trek III</em> — the films that turned a fading TV property into an emotional, cinematic powerhouse. From studio uncertainty to unforgettable creative decisions, the conversation explores how passion, fandom, and a little 80s risk-taking gave us one of the greatest sci-fi runs ever put on screen - a run that is as strong today in 2026 (Star Trek's 60th anniversary year) as ever.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever shouted the word “KHAAAN!” at an inopportune moment, or bought into the idea that the needs of one - Spock - outweighed the needs of the many, then Episode 25 of Thursdeighties is for you! </p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by <a href=\"https://anthology4books.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anthology for Books</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drivebydogooders.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Drive-by-Do-Gooders</a> </p>","author_name":"William Klavon"}