Four fans from different backgrounds discuss their personal relationship to Star Trek’s depictions of religion, including Christian themes in TOS, Picard’s skepticism, Kira’s spirituality, and Vulcan ritual. Hosts: Sue, Andi and Grace Guest: Rumman Editor: Jarrah Notes and References: Ex…
Uhura was a groundbreaking character for 1960s TV and remains a role model and cultural icon to this day. Angélique Roché of Black Girl Nerds joins us to discuss our favorite Uhura moments from TOS. Hosts: Andi, Jarrah and Grace Guest: Angélique Roché, contributor…
Our crew reviews one of the most iconic (and one of our favorite) Trek episodes: “Amok Time.” Join us as we have soup thrown at us, learn about the mysterious pon farr, and debate whether it’s fair to call T’Pring a…
Writer Dorothy C. Fontana was the most influential woman behind the scenes on Star Trek: The Original Series, and perhaps in all of Star Trek. We talk about her start in Hollywood, her approach to writing and her significant episodes from TOS,…
Interviews with Chase Masterson (Leeta) and Nana Visitor (Kira) from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine at Star Trek Las Vegas 2015. We talk about their DS9 characters – how they developed and challenged gender roles, as well as favorite scenes,…
Harcourt Fenton Mudd is an “intergalactic pimp” whom we first meet trafficking mail order brides and later see creating an android of his ex-wife just so he can keep her locked up. Yet Mudd, often described as a “loveable rogue,” is considered a…
Andi, Sue and Jarrah discuss the 1985 Star Trek novel Uhura’s Song by Janet Kagan, in which Uhura uses music to unite two estranged planets of cat people. Kagan’s novel is often criticized for “Mary Sue” characters. In addition to…
The whole crew takes a look at one of Star Trek: The Original Series’ worst episodes for women: “Wolf in the Fold.” Hosts: Andi, Sue, Grace & Jarrah Editor: Jarrah Transcription: Lydia – @moon_babes_, facebook.com/moonbabesart Download Transcript: PDF or Word Theme Music: Sounds…