Our crew discusses Star Trek episodes like “Devil in the Dark”, “Duet” and “I, Borg” that challenge the show’s characters – and viewers – to learn empathy. Download Now (right-click and save) Hosts: Grace, Jarrah and Sue Editor: Jarrah Transcription:…
Though she only appeared in four episodes, Kai Opaka (Camille Saviola) laid the groundwork for the Bajoran culture on DS9. The crew takes a closer look at our first “Space Pope.” Download Now (right-click and save) Hosts: Andi, Grace,…
We chat about the 2015 IDW comic book miniseries Starfleet Academy, which targeted young adult readers with a story about a diverse team of Starfleet cadets, juxtaposed with a plotline about one of Kelvin Timeline Uhura’s Academy adventures. Download…
Our crew takes a look at the 5th Season TNG episode “Disaster.” We discuss Troi’s turn in the big chair, Worf’s skills as a field medic, the unusual pairing of Crusher and LaForge, Data’s disembodied head, Picard’s choice of children’s…
It’s our three-year Podiversary! To celebrate, we took a look back over the last 80 episodes (plus 13 supplemental episodes), and chose some of our favorite parts to share again today. Download Now (right-click and save) Hosts: Andi, Grace, Jarrah,…
We’re joined by special guests Caitlin McKenna and Jane Way to talk about how Star Trek has depicted sex workers, from exotic dancers to dabo girls to Risian resort staff and more. Warning: contains explicit language and discussion of mature…
Our whole crew discusses the second half of of the first season of Star Trek: Discovery – both the positive and the problematic. And we speculate just a little bit about Season 2. For our episode on Part 1 of…
In our second look at Star Trek’s women villains, we examine con-women Ardra (TNG) and Dala (VOY), memorable TOS antagonists Nona and Janice Lester, and heavy-hitters like the Female Changeling, Valeris and the Sphere-Builders. For Part I, click here. Download…