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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My latest interview is with the awesome Diana Lee Inosanto! We talked about her career path, and she offered some incredible thoughts on life. Here's an excerpt, but you can read the full chat on my Instagram: www.instagram.com/stobiesgalaxy

“You have to let go and let the universe play out. If you do feel that hunger to fulfill yourself as an artist, do something for theatre or on Youtube – something that will empower you. Show business is unpredictable right now, but as an artist, you can still find a pathway.”

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 13/09/2026

We are opening 51 safe overnight locations for New Yorkers, especially those living in basement apartments or low-lying areas who need a safe place to stay. Locations are listed at on.nyc.gov/SafeLocations and are also available by calling 311. Service animals and pets are welcome.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'm definitely lucky to have been able to pursue my career, but I've also sacrificed a TON for it. I guess you could say that about pretty much anyone, but I'm the "main character" in my story 😉😂

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who has been checking out and sharing these two articles! You know how much I love both ILM and Star Trek, so this two-parter is very special to me. Your kindness means a great deal! 🖖🏻

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tuning in to Texas vs Ohio State 🏈

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In Part 2, I'm joined by ILM legends Ken Ralston, John Knoll, Kim Smith, and Roger Guyett, along with Star Trek hero Dan Curry! We take you from ILM's work on The Next Generation through Into Darkness, with a little Star Wars sprinkled in 😉 www.ilm.com/ilm-celebrat...

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ILM Celebrates 60 Years of Star Trek – Part 2: From Next Generation to Alternate Realities

In honor of Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, past and present ILMers Ken Ralston, John Knoll, Roger Guyett, and Kim Smith, along with longtime Star Trek visual effects supervisor Dan Curry, discuss ILM’s...

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I realize it's a tiny detail in ILM's huge body of Star Trek work... but I asked John Knoll about the Millennium Falcon model used in the distant background of the Battle of Sector 001 in First Contact. I had to know! 😃🖖🏻

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ILM Celebrates 60 Years of Star Trek – Part 2: From Next Generation to Alternate Realities

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My thanks to everyone who has read, liked, or shared. Part two is coming very soon!

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

By the way, a huge shout out to my editor at ILM dot com for the incredible behind-the-scenes images he incorporated into the article. Many I had not seen before! 🖖🏻

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'm celebrating Star Trek Day by sharing my new article about the shared history between Industrial Light & Magic and Star Trek! Given my special connections to both ILM and Star Trek, I was incredibly honored to assemble this tribute... and this is only Part One! 🖖🏻 www.ilm.com/ilm-celebrat...

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ILM Celebrates 60 Years of 'Star Trek' – Part 1: From Khan’s Wrath to a Voyage Home

In honor of Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, ILM luminaries Ken Ralston and Kirk R. Thatcher discuss the company’s visual effects contributions and connections to the Star Trek franchise.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

By the way, a huge shout out to my editor at ILM dot com for the incredible behind-the-scenes images he incorporated into the article. Many I had not seen before! 🖖🏻

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy Star Trek Day! You may have caught me writing about Star Trek for StarTrek.com, ILM.com, Roddenberry.com, Star Trek Explorer, or Star Trek Magazine in recent years, but my love for Star Trek goes back as far as I can remember 🖖🏻

Jay holds up the Vulcan salute for Star Trek Day.

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ILM Celebrates 60 Years of 'Star Trek' – Part 1: From Khan’s Wrath to a Voyage Home

In honor of Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, ILM luminaries Ken Ralston and Kirk R. Thatcher discuss the company’s visual effects contributions and connections to the Star Trek franchise.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I haven't even mentioned this out loud, but I've been keeping an open mind in case there are any adoptions available that involve multiple dogs... and Instagram just recommended a post to me that has two dogs cuddled up with the caption, "Get both dogs." 😂

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Star Trek has been a huge part of both my life and my career, and I'm very grateful for it as we approach its 60th anniversary.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Me: That one college football player looks like he has some gray hair. It must be the lighting. Broadcaster: And there's [I forget the name], the oldest player in college football, at 28 years old... Me: Or it's naturally gray 😂

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Okay, so perhaps I spent an hour looking at dogs available for adoption today. I didn't apply for any, but I looked!

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Reporter: What are your keys to the game for the second half? Football Coach: We really have to limit the points that our opponent scores, and if I'm being honest, we have to score more points too. We simply have to score more points than them by the end of the game, if we want to win. 🏈

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

You'll never convince me that I'm not the best promoter ever.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I have a huge article being published this week 👀 Massive in its scope, as well as its word count 🤓

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I think part of why I hate asking people for help with pretty much anything is that sense of feeling vulnerable. Also, feeling like an imposition or a burden. I should bill myself for these counseling sessions 🤓

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Part of me wants to adopt another dog, but I also feel like maybe I need to take a little time to sort things out in my life. There's no rush, of course, but I'd eventually like to provide another dog with their forever home.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I realize setting a goal to get out more sounds pretty silly, but I really need to learn to live in the present. I've dealt with so much loss over the last few years, and I really need to make the effort to push myself.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

PBS has a show on called "Resolve to Solve with Miles O'Brien," but I don't know who the host is... he is definitely not the Miles O'Brien I know!

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David Mack @davidmack.pro · 04/09/2026

STAR TREK DAY is next week (9/6 Canada, 9/8 U.S.), kicking off Trek’s 60TH ANNIVERSARY year! Part of that celebration is the Oct. 27 release of my new Star Trek: The Original Series novel ECHOES IN ETERNITY — available for pre-order in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook! davidmack.pro/writing/echo...

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David Mack - Echoes in Eternity

The Enterprise crew visits a remote world three times in three decades to complete a mission that challenges their understanding of the cosmos itself.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As part of my quest to get out more after all that's happened, I'm looking into being an assistant/handler for guests at conventions. Not as an agent, just as someone helping out. I think I'd be pretty good at it, but we shall see how it goes.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I had to say goodbye to my dog today, but I want to thank everyone who shared kind words and advice over the last month. As tough as this is, knowing he had one more healthy and happy month at home filled with kisses, hugs, and pets is something I will always cherish. ❤️

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Imagine being such an insanely talented singer/songwriter, yet you did so many other amazing things to help others that your music isn't even necessarily the first thing people think of. An extraordinary person ❤️

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton was incredible, but it wasn't even just ONE specific thing that she did — there were so many individual acts of kindness, respect, and love spread across her entire lifetime.

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Amadi Lovelace @amaditalks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Remember that if you got the Moderna Covid vaccine, you have Dolly Parton to thank, she gave the largest individual contribution toward their research to make it possible.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I plan to include cast and crew from a variety of shows and films, but there will be TONS of Star Trek and Star Wars interviews 🤓

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I plan to include cast and crew from a variety of shows and films, but there will be TONS of Star Trek and Star Wars interviews 🤓

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I've decided that I'll be publishing video interviews with actors, writers, directors, etc. who've worked on TV/film projects in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. I'd love it if you'd consider subscribing (for free) to my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@StobiesGalaxy

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Jay Stobie

Jay Stobie (he/him) is a freelance writer, author, and consultant who has contributed articles to StarTrek.com, ILM.com, Skysound.com, StarWars.com, Roddenberry.com, Star Wars Insider, Star Trek Explo...

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I've really been enjoying the independent text-based interviews I've been doing, but I'm thinking of also starting another interview series that'd be video-based. Would anyone be interested in that, or are there already enough video interviews like that out there? 🤔

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I hope I can go back to being a full-time freelance writer one day, but there are so few opportunities out there at the moment that I've decided I have to consider it a part-time job at this point. I made it my career for a full decade, so I'm definitely proud of that!

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I truly hope my work has meant something to people (and that it will continue to do so), but at the end of the day, I'm just some guy trying to do his best.

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I am most definitely not an influencer. There is nothing influential about me. I can barely influence myself to try new things.

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David Mack @davidmack.pro · 23/08/2026

COMING OCT. 27 in HARDCOVER Amazon www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/... B & N www.barnesandnoble.com/w/echoes-in-... Bookshop bookshop.org/p/books/echo... Powell’s Books www.powells.com/book/echoes-... Left Bank Books left-bank.com/book/9781668... Thriftbooks www.thriftbooks.com/w/echoes-in-...

Book Cover - Text

60TH ANNIVERSARY ^ 1966–2066
Star Trek: The Original Series

ECHOES IN ETERNITY
David Mack
New York Times Bestselling Author

Image:
Illustration of three versions of Spock, from three different eras of his life: Original Series; Star Trek: The Motion Picture ("gray pajamas" era); and late movie era (red jackets), each with the corresponding version of the Starship Enterprise (original, refit, and NCC 1701-A).

More Info: https://davidmack.pro/writing/echoes-in-eternity/

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Jay Stobie @stobiesgalaxy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Finished a huge article that I'm very much looking forward to sharing. I know it's a vague post, but I'm really proud of this one. Should be out by the end of next month 🤓

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