7: Integrity and Wisdom

Picard’s impact on fans.

Fictional characters can have great influence on our lives. Star Trek and its characters are often cited as an inspiration for everything from a person’s choice of career to their ethics. It has also played a key role in the invention of groundbreaking new technologies. We asked our listeners to share their stories of how Jean-Luc Picard has affected their lives. The responses that we received show that Picard continues to have a very important influence on many fans, and that Star Trek: Picard has the potential to carry this forward for decades to come.

In this episode of The Line, hosts Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Justin Oser, and Brandon-Shea Mutala discuss listener feedback on the question, How has the character of Jean-Luc Picard affected your life? From learning about Shakespeare to shaping their outlook on life to drinking Earl Grey tea, the answers from fans highlight that Picard still has a real and significant impact on millions of fans more than 32 years after he first appeared on our screens.

Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Picard’s Impact on the Hosts (00:03:43)
Listener Responses (00:13:34)
Final Thoughts (00:42:38)
Closing (00:50:41)

Hosts
Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi, Brandon-Shea Mutala, and Justin Oser

Production
Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi (Editor and Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager)