Author: The Crew

Episode 45: “Lower Decks”

Photo of characters from Lower Decks

In the TNG episode “Lower Decks,” we see what life is like for junior officers on the Enterprise, the relationships they have with each other and their commanding officers, and understand what it’s like to be left in the dark…

Episode 44: It’s Not Easy Being Green

vina as green dancing orion girl

The Orion slave girl has been one of the most iconic and controversial figures in Star Trek since the original pilot 50 years ago. Now, we put a feminist lens on the early “green skinned space babes” and their more modern incarnations in…

Episode S9: Paley’s Captains Panel

On September 17, Sue represented Captain Kathryn Janeway on the Captains Panel at  The Paley Center for Media’s “Transported: Paley Center Salutes 50 Years of Star Trek.” From the event website: “Was James T. Kirk really the greatest Star Trek…

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)…