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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