William Shatner

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Legendary actor best known for Star Trek, discussed across podcasts for his recent commercial space flight experience and reported psychological insights about the overview effect. Podcasts reference his long career influence in entertainment, including inspiring other actors' names, and mention his public appearances and predictions that allegedly came true.

Appears On

Anderson Cooper 360 Marketplace Morning Report Marketplace All-in-One Modern Wisdom Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews Armstrong & Getty On Demand Blurry Creatures Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito Civics 101 The Matt Walsh Show

Episode Appearances

Anderson Cooper 360 · Apr 11, 2026

Mission to the Moon: Artemis II Returns (Part 1)

“Shares perspective on space exploration significance, compares Artemis II to historical exploration missions”

Artemis II Mission Success and Crew RecoveryHeat Shield Performance and Thermal Protection SystemsDeep Space Re-entry and Splashdown Operations

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Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 10, 2026

David Brancaccio reflects on thousands of conversations

“Interviewed about entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and resilience learned from acting and business ventures”

AI Stock Bubble Risk AssessmentMarket Timing vs. Rebalancing StrategyInflation and Consumer Price Index Trends

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 10, 2026

David Brancaccio reflects on thousands of conversations

“Guest discussing entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and business resilience at age 87”

AI Stock Bubble Risk AssessmentMarket Valuation Metrics and Price-to-Earnings RatiosPortfolio Rebalancing Strategies

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Modern Wisdom · Feb 28, 2026

#1065 - Scott Solomon - The Insane Biological Cost of Living on Mars

“Actor who experienced overview effect during commercial space flight and discussed its psychological impact”

Microgravity Effects on Human PhysiologyRadiation Exposure in Deep Space and MarsReproductive Biology in Lower Gravity Environments

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Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Feb 26, 2026

Predictions and Alien Manipulation

“Actor who requested Dr. Turi provide five signed predictions verified in real-time on national TV, all allegedly came true”

UFO Abduction Experiences and Missing TimeExtraterrestrial Classification Systems (Reptilians vs Draconians)Predictive Methodology Using Nostradamus Astrology

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Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 20, 2026

It's From Bangin' That Green Girl

“94-year-old actor who recently traveled to space and made jokes about Trekkies at Comic-Con”

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Economic ImpactSmall Business Impact of Trade Policy UncertaintyDeclining Sexual Activity Among Young Americans

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Blurry Creatures · Feb 17, 2026

EP: 400 Hell, the 80s, and the Family of God with Kirk Cameron

“Star Trek actor after whom Cameron was named; met him at ABC press junket with disappointing interaction”

Annihilationism vs. Eternal Conscious Torment theological debateNature of human immortality and conditional vs. inherent eternal lifeHell doctrine's biblical basis and historical church interpretation

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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Feb 6, 2026

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John Corabi

“Actor cited by Zito as example of celebrity with first job in childhood acting at age 4-5”

Rock music career longevity and sustainabilityMotley Crue band history and lineup changesSolo album release strategy and pre-orders

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Civics 101 · Jan 27, 2026

What happens when it's not NASA bringing civilians to space?

“90-year-old actor among Blue Origin's civilian passengers, representing non-trained space tourists”

FAA Regulatory Authority and Learning Period ExemptionsPassenger Safety Standards in Commercial SpaceflightPrivate Space Industry Liability and Legal Framework

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The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 20, 2026

Ep. 1720 - Woke TV Is Back With A Vengeance In This New Paramount Show

“Original Star Trek Captain Kirk actor who responded to Stephen Miller's criticism and offered to assume creative control”

Star Trek Franchise Ideological EvolutionStreaming Service Content Quality StandardsDemocratic Party Trans Rights Political Strategy

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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Nov 27, 2025

Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - John O'Hurley

“Referenced as one of only two actors Zito has interviewed who never had jobs outside of acting”

Acting Career DevelopmentSeinfeld Production and Character DevelopmentTelevision Hosting Skills

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StarTalk Radio · Nov 14, 2025

Superhero Science: StarTalk Live! With Charles Liu

“Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed wormholes and transporters with Shatner regarding Star Trek technology”

Quantum Tunneling and Particle PhysicsWave-Particle DualityQuantum Entanglement

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So True with Caleb Hearon · Nov 6, 2025

Laura Peek Returns

“Referenced in extended anecdote about dropping luggage on woman on Delta flight and making insensitive joke”

Mental health and depression managementSelf-worth and external validationExistential anxiety and mortality awareness

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