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Trek Tuesday: Mike McMahan on Comedy, Canon, and the Heart of Star Trek

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I beam aboard Mike McMahan—creator and showrunner of Star Trek: Lower Decks. From his early days writing for South Park to co-creating Rick and Morty, McMahan has carved out a unique space in genre storytelling, blending irreverent humor with deep reverence for sci-fi lore. 🎙️ In this candid conversation, McMahan shares:

How his comedy roots shaped his approach to writing for Star Trek
The balancing act of honoring canon while poking fun at it
Why Lower Decks centers on the unsung heroes of Starfleet

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