Author: The Crew

Episode 242: Bajor as Allegory

The crew is joined by guest David Seitz as we begin unpacking all of the many allegories of Bajor that reflect real world atrocities. CW: genocide, military sexual servitude, extreme sexual violence, forced labor, political starvation Hosts:  Andi and Grace…

Episode 241: Prodigy Season 2 Steals the Show

We’re joined by Diana to talk about Season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy, including its storytelling, character arcs and relationships, greatest moments, Easter eggs and references, and why it’s such a great show for kids and adults alike. Hosts:  Jarrah…

Episode 240: Evolution of Q

Join Jarrah and special guest Andrea to unpack the evolution of the character Q, from his introduction in “Encounter at Farpoint” and the winding road that brought him back to Picard. Host:  Jarrah Guest:  Andrea – @katzehalifornia Editor:  Andi Download…

Episode 239: Feminine Rage

Andi is joined by special guests Claire and Jenn to discuss the gendered expectations of rage in society as a whole as well as in Star Trek, and how sometimes anger is not an emotion that women are able to…

Episode 236: Native Perspectives on the Maquis

Listener Etawi and Writer/Cartoonist Alina Pete join Grace to discuss the Maquis from a Native perspective, what better representation could look like in Trek, and what exactly they think of Chakotay. Host: Grace Guests: Etawi Alina Pete Editor: Sue Download…

Episode 235: Dr. Una McCormack Interview

Jarrah and Sue sit down with Dr. Una McCormack, author of many Star Trek novels based on several of the shows. We talk Cardassians (of course), the potential outlook of an average Federation citizen, recommended reading – plus a little…