Author: The Crew

Episode 43: Book Club: Born With Teeth by Kate Mulgrew

Cover art for Episode 43

Our crew shares personal reactions to Kate Mulgrew’s memoir Born With Teeth, a book that includes the actress’ intimate thoughts on motherhood, adoption, and sexual assault. With guest Amy Imhoff of Shoes and Starships. Download now (right-click and save) Hosts: Sue,…

Episode S8: Assignment: NY

Although our crew couldn’t be at Mission NY last month, our roving reporter Will Nguyen gathered past WAW guests Angélique Roché, Anika Dane, and Amy Imhoff on the convention floor to talk Star Trek and fandom in general and Mission…

Episode 42: Women in Trek Fandom: Bjo Trimble

Bjo Trimble speaking at STLV

Our crew profiles superfan Bjo Trimble, who along with her husband John, spearheaded the letter-writing campaign that saved Star Trek in the 1960s. Includes an interview with John and Bjo from Star Trek Las Vegas 2016. Download now (right-click and…

Episode 41: “Rejoined”

Jadzia Dax and Lenara Kahn kiss

In “Rejoined,” Jadzia Dax challenges a Trill taboo by “reassociating” with a former host’s love. Special guest Lisa of The Prolific Trek joins us to discuss Trill society of the future, and the allegory to how humans treat same-sex relationships today.…

Episode S7: “The Man Trap” Commentary

salt vampire from The Man Trap

“The Man Trap” is the episode that introduced the world to Star Trek 50 years ago. To celebrate Star Trek’s birthday on September 8, watch along as we do a live commentary of this iconic episode. Download now (right-click and save)…

Episode 40: Star Trek’s 50th in Vegas

The crew with Deyvid from TrekRadio

In our first-ever in-person recording, our crew reports from Star Trek Las Vegas. Hear about the best cosplay, the most exciting speakers and the weirdest vendor’s room finds. Includes a special convention interview with Natalia Nogulich, who played Admiral Alynna Nechayev. Download…

Episode 39: Jaylah for President

Our crew reviews the newest Star Trek movie, Star Trek Beyond. There’s lots to talk about: a classic Star Trek message, also a brand new villain, a more diverse cast and a new, exciting woman character in Jaylah.   Download now (right-click and save) Hosts: Jarrah, Andi…

Episode 38: Disability and Ableism in Trek

Melora and Geordi La Forge

Special guest Karissa Mehr joins us to discuss how Trek has represented characters with physical disabilities, from Captain Pike to Melora, and of course Geordi La Forge. Download now (right-click and save) Hosts: Jarrah, Sue and Andi Guest: Karissa Mehr…