Kenna from Priority One joins us to talk about the women many Trek fans see as “unlikable,” from Pulaski to Keiko to T’Pol. How is the idea of likability related to gender? Do women characters need to be likable? Are…
We’re joined by Ami Angelwings from Escher Girls to talk about the TNG episode “The Outcast” and its portrayal of LGBTQIAP+ issues. Download Now (right-click and save) Hosts: Andi, Grace, Sue Guest: Ami Angelwings (@ami_angelwings) Editor: Andi Transcription: Susan Download…
Grace and Jarrah wrap up their coverage of Star Trek 2017 with the audio from the panels they appeared on: “Women in Star Trek: TNG” featuring Gates McFadden, and “The Bard in the Stars: Shakespeare in the Original Klingon.” Download…
We’re joined by Laura and Mira to talk about all things cosplay! We discuss the creativity, the pitfalls, and the complicated identity issues that arise from dressing up as characters of different races and genders. Download Now (right-click and save)…
I love the trope of alternate universes. It’s a very comforting concept: another universe, another version of reality, another me living another life. Somewhere I majored in Marine Biology. Somewhere Hillary Clinton is President. Somewhere everything is different, but I’m…
Grace and Jarrah report on the highlights from Star Trek Las Vegas 2018 and share a very special interview with Star Trek and Babylon 5 actress and stuntwoman Patricia Tallman. Download now (right-click and save) Hosts: Grace, Jarrah Editor: Jarrah Notes and…
Jarrah and Sue discuss Volume 1 of the “Words of Deep Space Nine” series, which includes stories “The Lotus Flower” by Una McCormack, set on Cardassia, and “Paradigm” by Heather Jarman, set on Andor. Download now (right-click and save)…
In this mailbag episode we answer listener questions on Star Trek, like “Do you actually like anything about Enterprise?” as well as on general topics like Wonder Woman and the casting of the 13th Doctor. Download Now (right-click and save)…