“The 7th Rule” is a 2019 Star Trek podcast starring actors Cirric Lofton and producer Ryan T. Husk. Originally Jake Sisko in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” Lofton has appeared in several roles across the franchise. While Husk is an actor and producer associated with Star Trek, he primarily considers himself the latter. Together, they break down and review the many aspects of the story that bind them. In late 2023, “The 7th Rule” announced that Walter Koenig would join in 2024 to assist with a review of “Star Trek: The Original Series,” the very installment in which his Ensign Pavel Chekov first appeared.
“I’m still around! After all these years, after 60-some-odd years, I’m still freaking here!” said Koenig. “I’ll be going back and watching all the old episodes, reacquainting myself with what I did and what I didn’t do, and [I’ll] have something to say about everybody … this is a once-in-a-lifetime journey, and I want you to be part of it … we’ll go back, and we’ll check out the old series together.”
For those wondering whether or not Koenig will spend his tenure with “The 7th Rule” spilling tea or sharing fond memories, the answer is probably both. He isn’t shy with his opinions. Regardless, Trekkies will find out soon enough. Koenig reportedly recorded his reviews in December 2023; the episodes are expected to be released in early 2024.
