I think what's strong about most of your questions is that they get at what a candidate values, and don't push in any particular direction. And what doesn't sit right with me about the Trek question is that it kind of veers away from values and gets into interests, and makes an implied statement that shared Trek interest (and stereotypical geek culture) is part of your team's culture.
That said, you seem like a totally reasonable, personable guy, and I have no trouble believing that if a candidate said they didn't watch Trek, you'd simply pivot to something else. I just think the Trek question isn't nearly as strong a choice as most of the other questions on your list.
I think what's strong about most of your questions is that they get at what a candidate values, and don't push in any particular direction. And what doesn't sit right with me about the Trek question is that it kind of veers away from values and gets into interests, and makes an implied statement that shared Trek interest (and stereotypical geek culture) is part of your team's culture.
That said, you seem like a totally reasonable, personable guy, and I have no trouble believing that if a candidate said they didn't watch Trek, you'd simply pivot to something else. I just think the Trek question isn't nearly as strong a choice as most of the other questions on your list.
Excellent point; exactly the type of discussion I'm looking for!