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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For those interested in pitching TV — here is a great interview with Jim Henson Company’s VP Bryan O’Connell. Lots of good stuff in here! youtu.be/QW1S1lEgvN0?...

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A Jim Henson Executive on How To Pitch Your TV Series | Bryan O’Connell

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

For any UK #StarTrekProdigy fans out there… Both seasons of our show are coming to ITVX this October 1st! 🖖

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Finally got my USS Protostar Dedication Plaque, courtesy of FanSets. A valiant crew indeed. #StarTrek 🖖

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Art is obviously subjective and people can like whatever they like… But if you dismiss this novel as “cringe” you may be broken inside.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ambiguous positive news post that I can’t elaborate on for various reasons!

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Even though it was unbearably hot, this Stat Trek Day was great. (The weather makes me question whether we occupy an M-Class planet, though.)

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy 60th Star Trek Day! 🖖 Thanks to @roddenberryfdn.bsky.social for inviting me to Gene Roddenberry’s Hollywood Star rededication ceremony. So great catching up with my Trek family. (Photo courtesy of @juliebenson.bsky.social because I foolishly took almost none.)

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

That Galileo Shuttlecraft casserole dish must be mine.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

If you like Dungeons and Dragons and comedy versions of the above, check out my friends at @dungeonsanddads who are crowdfunding their first D&D dad-themed TTRPG book! It’s really fun. I promise. And they’re in their final hours of fundraising! Link below: 👇 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...

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Dungeons and Daddies: Not a BDSM Sourcebook

Dad-tastic Fantasy Adventures for the World’s Most Popular Roleplaying Game That We Legally Cannot Mention By Name

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Starfleet Sohail @starfleetsohail.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It’s @goodaaron.bsky.social’s birthday so I’m celebrating by watching one of my favorite episodes in #StarTrek! “All The World’s A Stage.” Check it out if you haven’t already! 🖖🏽 #StarTrekProdigy #HBD ✨🥰🎂

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John Orquiola @backofthehead.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the man I feel was Star Trek's secret weapon: @goodaaron.bsky.social! 🖖 (Hi @jennifermuro.bsky.social !!)

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John Orquiola @backofthehead.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One of my favorite interviews ever was with @goodaaron.bsky.social. We privately conspired to talk for a long time and get real geeky. We went over 40 minutes, and the PR rep on the Zoom with us was like, "Uh, guys, WTF??"

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Star Trek: Prodigy Co-EP Aaron J. Waltke Deep Dives Into Season 2's Star Trek Lore

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

“Let’s make sure history never forgets the name… Enterprise.” youtu.be/P_AUMZYb6IQ?...

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Celebrating 60 Years of Star Trek at SDCC 2026

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Believe it or not, there is exclusive merch for the TV shows and films we creatives work on that we’ll never recieve. It’s for marketing only — and I’m supremely jealous of the cool swag some folks get! (Not complaining! Just an observation during this hallowed Comic Con week.)

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

What a delight to see… My six word mystery story, “Rookie,” has been published in the March/April 2026 issue of ALFRED HITCHCOCK MYSTERY MAGAZINE!

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Thought @ryannorth.ca might appreciate this debate currently happening in my group chat.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Thomas Hobbes, casually diagnosing ADHD in his 17th century treatise “Leviathan”

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Staggering to learn that if you count all Lovecraft’s favorite words, “eldritch” is used half as much as “cyclopean”… … and neither clear the top 100.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

In college, I studied under Peter Bondanella — one of the world’s foremost scholars on Machiavelli and Fellini. Since he knew him personally, I once asked him what Fellini was like. “Just a man,” Peter said with a shrug. Now that I work in Hollywood, I get what he meant.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It’s always worth remembering that kindness is free, but pays great dividends.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Whether you agree with his (self-admittedly) cantankerous opinions, Harlan Ellison was truly a force to be reckoned with. I think about this interview often — especially when young writers ask me how to make a living as one.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Just saw THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS finale in a packed theatre, surrounded by animation fans. It ended exactly as it should have… Poignant. Bittersweet. Beautiful. Well done to @glitchprod.com and team. Can’t wait for the next!

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The Amazing Digital Circus TADC Characters

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The Transporter Room @thetransporterroom.net · 03/06/2026

🚀 Star Trek has NEVER been one tone, one era, or one future. Aaron Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social on why Trek thrives on possibilities — and why new stories need room to boldly go. Full interview: youtu.be/6uj9sO5qKCo #StarTrek #AaronWaltke #TheTransporterRoom #StarTrekFandom

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

CALIFORNIA VOTERS: Today’s the LAST DAY to vote in the midterm elections! You can still fill out your ballot or visit a polling place if you haven’t yet. If you don’t know who to choose, there are many great voter guides that help lay out their positions and endorsements!

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The funny thing about animation is that sometimes you see extremely cool things you can’t talk about for a long time. This week has been full of those days!

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

When I first opened the NextDoor app, I remember reading a completely serious post that said: “I knew this neighborhood was going downhill when all the songbirds left and all I saw was crows” I think about that a lot.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

When I was fresh out of college, I had no connections and nothing but a dream. I co-wrote an indie animated spec. Somehow, we got it to Tom. He voiced our main character for free. “Putting good into the world has a habit of coming back around,” he said. RIP Tom Kane. Thank you, truly.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Growing up a few minutes south of Indianapolis, I attended the Indy 500 probably 6 or 7 times. After a few laps, we’d leave the stands and walk through the tunnel to the buildings in the middle. Check out the museum there. Buy lunch at one of many cafes. It was a small city.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I know the word “agonist” is just a medical term for a kind of neurotransmitter… But to me, it will forever sound like some kind of demon necromancer D&D monster that specializes in magical torment.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Since a few folks are curious, TV animation often takes a surprisingly long time. From development to greenlight to production usually lasts years, as scripts to character designs to environments and style are meticulously created from scratch! (1/2)

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

An interesting aspect of human nature and probability, now that prediction markets are so prevalent in news coverage. If the odds of something are 20% and it happens anyway, it doesn’t make it “wrong.” It means it was a 1/5 chance and we got the 1. Otherwise it would be 0%.

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Secret Friends Unite aka SFU @secretfriendsunite.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Peter and I loved talking with STAR TREK PRODIGY Writer & overall great dude Aaron Waltke! Tune in at the links below or wherever you find pods! LINKT.REE (all of our links) linktr.ee/secret_frien... AUDIO: secretfriendsunite.com/spotlight/sf... VIDEO: youtu.be/oHAPyq8OgN4?...

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Secret Friends Unite Podcasts Official: Instagram, Facebook, Threads | Linktree

View secret_friends_unite’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This was a fun conversation we had about Star Trek. Check it out if you are so inclined! youtu.be/oHAPyq8OgN4?...

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SPOTLIGHT - Emmy Award Winning Writer & Producer Aaron J. Waltke

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

When I was in college, I entered a “Lost” Sweepstakes. Grand prize? A trip to Hawaii. I forgot about it ‘til 5 months later when a box appeared in my garage. My roommate put it there “because it was suspicious.” Inside was a “Lost” DVD and 10 bags of popcorn. A “Year’s Supply.”

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I understand loving a story so much you want to see it as soon as possible… but leaks can harm the ability for those stories to continue. It’s harder than ever for artists to live off what they make. Less human-made art, especially big swings, are a huge loss for everybody.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Are you a fan of STAR TREK, TROLLHUNTERS, TRANSFORMERS ONE or WINGS OF FIRE? Love animation or TV or film — or want advice on your own projects? I’m auctioning a virtual one-on-one chat where we can do that AND fight cancer! Proceeds to Blood Cancer United. www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_item...

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Charitybuzz: Virtual Call with Emmy-Winning Executive Producer, Screenwriter & Showrunner Aaron J. Waltke

Ever wondered what it takes to bring unforgettable stories to life on screen? Here's your chance to go behind the scenes with Emmy Award-winning ex...

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

QUESTION FOR ANIME FANS: How mainstream is Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End? I’m really enjoying it — but I can’t help wondering if when I recommend it, it’s like telling someone “Hey, there’s this band called The Beatles…” Do I have good taste?

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Years ago, I was speaking with a friend of a friend from Provence who insisted there was no French equivalent of “geek, nerd, or dork.” She said “we just call those smart or passionate people,” and mocking someone for that was an American thing. Maybe she was messing with me…?

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I find it interesting how difficult it is for some Star Trek audiences to grapple with one fact… By the 24th century, property doesn’t hold the same value as now. Living in a fancy house/location with stuff means far less in a post-scarcity era with replicators and transporters. A novelty at best.

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I’m often asked what inspired #TROLLHUNTERS while we were writing it. 80s films we loved. Amblin, Goonies, ET, Monster Squad, Lost Boys. Excalibur. Evil Dead, etc. In TV, ambitious worldbuilding like Star Trek, Gargoyles, even Steven Universe and TMNT. Games? D&D and Legend of Zelda!

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Here’s another great indie animation project — STRAWBERRY VAMPIRE from @emilybrundige.bsky.social (creator of GOLDIE, PUBERTINA). Link below. Support artists! www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...

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Strawberry Vampire: Help Us Make the Next Episode!

Fund the next Strawberry Vampire animatic — and unlock a second episode with your support!

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J Michael Donohue @jmichaeldonohue.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We're down to 60+ hours left on @kickstarter.com and only 11 backers away from hitting 120. I'd like to invite 5 friends and if they invite 5 friends, we can get the word out fast! @goodaaron.bsky.social @robmccallum.bsky.social @schiekapedia.bsky.social @jysexton.bsky.social @kibblesmith.com

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Is it annoying to say… I really liked all the Best Picture nominees this year and I’m glad movies still exist and all art is a miracle…? #Oscars

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Aaron J. Waltke @goodaaron.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Voice actors for animated film and television are some of the most talented performers I’ve ever worked with. Always worth remembering! #Oscars

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