Author: The Crew

Episode 256: Better the Ardra You Know

We’re joined by historian Dr. Tupá Guerra to talk about the TNG episode “Devil’s Due” and the character of Ardra, including how she relates to tropes about women demons and how she manifests for other cultures. Hosts:  Jarrah and Grace…

Episode 255: Article 14, Section 31

Join us to talk “Section 31”, a Star Trek concept that started out as a way to critique the hypocrisy and darker side of Starfleet in Deep Space Nine, and then evolved into a campy excuse for Michelle Yeoh to…

Episode 253: Terrorism and Resistance

Join us as we discuss the ways Star Trek portrays terrorism and armed resistance across production eras and series. We discuss the writers’ real-world inspiration for these storylines and how they used these themes to serve their narratives. Hosts:  Andi…

Episode 251: Chronic Pain in Trek

Aliza and Sue welcome Heather Rae Barker for a deep dive into how chronic pain shows up in Star Trek. Frequent pain-related questions like “Do the Borg feel pain?” and “Why does Geordi refuse pain relief for his visor?” are…

Episode 250: Marvelous Michael Burnham

Anna Rozay and Dr. Michele Foss join us to discuss Michael Burnham, exploring her journey from mutineer to decorated Admiral. Host:  Kennedy Guests: Anna Rozay – @anna_rozay Dr. Michele Foss – @teeveephd, The TV Doctor Editor:  Sue