Podcasts by Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

171: This Unit Must Survive (Trek and AI) from 2021-08-09T10:00

We’re joined by Dr. Rumman Chowdhury for an in-depth look at many of the different depictions of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the Star Trek uni...

170: Building an Inclusive Podcast Community (IDIC Podcast Fest) from 2021-07-26T10:00

Live to Tape from the IDIC Podcast Festival:  Six years ago a few Star Trek fans got together and created Women at Warp. We were novice podcasters who had to lear...

169: Colonialism and Imperialism in Star Trek from 2021-07-12T10:00

We’re joined by Dr. Lynette Russell and Andrea to talk about colonialism and imperialism in Star Trek, from the series’ Space Western origins to the Maquis. We also discuss the Prime Directive a...

168: B’Elanna Remembers from 2021-06-28T10:00

In Voyager’s “Remember,” a telepathic visitor causes B’Elanna to step into the shoes of a young woman who takes part in a genocide. CW: discussions of genocide, the Holocaust, Japanese internmen...

167: Women in Trek Fandom: Joan Marie Verba from 2021-06-14T10:00

A Star Trek fan from Day One, Joan Marie Verba joins us to talk about her love of the show - and the fandom. From the moment she first discovered fanzines to her book chronicling their history, ...

167: Women in Trek Fandom: Joan Marie Verba from 2021-06-14T10:00

A Star Trek fan from Day One, Joan Marie Verba joins us to talk about her love of the show - and the fandom. From the moment she first discovered fanzines to her book chronicling their history, ...

166: Investigating Gates McFadden from 2021-05-31T10:00

The one and only Gates McFadden stops by to chat about her new podcast, her passion for teaching, taking risks, working with the Jim Henson Company, and a life-changing performance at the Delaco...

165: Here’s the Mail, It Never Fails from 2021-05-17T10:00

This week, we’ve dusted off the mailbag to respond to some listener messages, touching on episodes from the last year and a half. We talk about Starfleet career paths, women in STEM, resources f...

164: Ethics of the Prime Directive from 2021-05-03T10:00

Philosophy professor Dr. Janet D. Stemwedel joins us for a discussion on the ethics of the Prime Directive. From cultural observation to natural disasters to internal politics, we take a look at...

163: Teamwork In Trek from 2021-04-19T10:00

Grace, Jarrah, Sarah, and Worldbuilders Executive Director Gray Miller discuss the teamwork of Star Trek, from “The Galileo Seven” to “The Magnificent Ferengi”. What does teamwork look like in t...

162: The Viability of Trek Tech from 2021-04-05T10:00

Astrophysicist, aerospace engineer, and Star Trek science consultant Dr. Erin MacDonald stops by to help us reverse the polarity of the neutron flow and understand Trek tech. We talk about curre...

161: Autism and Trek from 2021-03-22T10:00

Guests Jessie Gender and Claire Little join us to talk about Autistic coding and characters in the Star Trek universe who speak to an Autistic audience.

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Grace
Andi

160: An Anniversary Episode! from 2021-03-08T11:00

To celebrate our sixth podiversary, the whole crew is here to take a look back over the last three years (since our last clip show) and share some of our favorite...

159: Measuring the Impact of Blackness in Trek from 2021-02-22T11:00

In a special show celebrating Black History Month, Kennedy and Aliza are joined by Angélique Roché and Karama Horne to discuss how Blackness has influenced Star Trek, how Star Trek has influence...

158: "Before and After" from 2021-02-08T11:00

This week, the crew takes a look at “Before and After,” and discusses the Ocampan life span, the idea of Voyager as a generation ship, and themes of ageism, believing women, time travel, medical...

157: Guinan Revisited from 2021-01-25T11:00

Aliza and Kennedy chat about Guinan’s role and impact, as well as their favorite moments of the iconic Next Generation character. TL;DR - Listen to Black women.

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Aliza and Kenn...

156: Disco 3188 (Discovery Season 3) from 2021-01-11T11:00

It’s time for another season review! In this supersize episode, Jessie Gender joins the crew to dissect Star Trek Discovery’s third season. We go episode by episode and discuss new characters, s...

155: Viruses&Pandemics in Trek, Part 1 from 2020-12-28T11:00

After a year dominated by news of a global pandemic, Sherri joins the crew to take a look at some the accidental, engineered, and weaponized viruses in the Star Trek Universe, from the Klingon M...

154: Book Club - Star Trek: The Motion Picture from 2020-12-14T11:00

The crew discusses Gene Roddenberry’s novelization of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” from an infamous footnote to some of the more interesting ideas put forth in this format, and the degree to...

153: Memorable Meals in Trek from 2020-11-30T11:00

‘Tis the season to discuss some of Star Trek’s most memorable meal scenes, from tense diplomatic negotiations to first time dates with your favorite Cardassian tailor. Andi, Grace and Sarah talk...

152: Comfort Trek from 2020-11-16T11:00

2020 is challenging, but Star Trek has got our back. Grace and Jarrah discuss the best episodes to watch when the world gets to be a little too much and you’re looking for either catharsis or di...

151: Body Diversity and Inclusivity from 2020-11-02T11:00

Callie joins us to discuss body diversity and inclusivity (or lack thereof) in the Star Trek Universe - specifically focusing on disability, transness, and size - from what we’ve seen and hope t...

150: Lower Decks Season 1 from 2020-10-19T10:00

A new ship, new characters, and more Trek references than you can shake a bat’leth at! Kennedy, Andi, Grace, and Sarah review the first season of Lower Decks and discuss what they hope to see in...

S21: Talking Trek with Jackie Cox from 2020-10-12T10:00

Trekkie and drag performer Jackie Cox joins us to talk about all things Trek. We discuss the franchise’s costume aesthetic, how its storytelling attracts marginalized fans, the history and futur...

149: Beverly Crushin' It from 2020-10-05T10:00

Nick and Jenny join us for an in-depth look at Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), from the genesis of the character to directing “Genesis.” We discuss Crusher’s role as the moral center of th...

S20: Success from Open Submissions from 2020-09-28T10:00

Donna Cromeans and Toni Marberry join us to talk about their experiences with Star Trek’s famed Open Script Submissions Policy; from story inspiration to a pitch meeting in LA, to seeing their i...

148: Jailhouse Trek from 2020-09-21T10:00

Activist and lawyer Adrienne Smith joins us to talk about incarceration in Star Trek, from Dominion prison fight club to Rura Penthe. What are the messages in these scenes and how does the Feder...

147: Yentl in Space: Women Religious Leaders in Trek from 2020-09-07T10:00

We’re joined by historian, activist, and Trekkie Blair Imani to discuss the women religious leaders we see throughout Star Trek - from Nuria to Kai Winn to Zani - as well as Trek’s representatio...

146: "Balance of Terror" from 2020-08-24T10:00

The crew takes a deep dive into "Balance of Terror," widely considered one of Star Trek’s best. We discuss themes of duty, bigotry, xenophobia, and war; parallels to WW2 and Cold War stories; th...

145: Women at Warp: The Next Generation from 2020-08-10T10:00

Women at Warp is excited to announce the addition of three new hosts to the regular crew rotation: Kennedy Allen, Sarah Gulde, and Aliza Pearl. These “Next Generation” hosts introduce themselves...

144: Deep Space Bob Ross (Art&Artists in Trek) from 2020-07-27T10:00

We’re joined by guest Amanda Wong to talk about Star Trek’s in-universe artists and their art. We discuss Marla McGivers’ dictator portraits, Kira’s attempts at sculpture, Jake’s writing, and th...

143: Grilka, L’Rell, and Mary Chieffo from 2020-07-13T10:00

Mother of Klingons Mary Chieffo returns to the show for a deep dive into the role of women in Klingon culture. We discuss the Klingon fixation with Honor, how Klingon women have succeeded despit...

142: Well, Here We Yar from 2020-06-29T10:00

Raised on an lawless colony world, Tasha Yar dedicated her too-short life to order and justice. This week we discuss Tasha’s origins and plumb the depths of her most memorable moments, from “The...

141: Ooo, You’re My Best Friend from 2020-06-15T10:00

The crew chats about what makes a good friendship, onscreen and off, and the best of the best friendships in Star Trek, as well as those we wish we got to see more of and some missed opportuniti...

140: “Facets” of Dax from 2020-06-01T10:00

The crew picks up the jewelers loupe to better examine the “Facets” of Jadzia Dax, as her former hosts embody her friends on Deep Space 9, and talk about mentorship, bodily autonomy, gender, imp...

139: O Captain, My Captain (Janeway) from 2020-05-18T10:00

It’s time to take another look at a captain’s love life. This time, we’re talking about those characters who grabbed Kathryn Janeway’s attention, from Mark to Kashyk to Jaffen; and even some of ...

138: Unpopular Star Trek Opinions from 2020-05-04T10:00

Is Data over-used? Is the Prime Directive an excuse to turn a blind eye to inconvenient problems? Is “The Wrath of Khan” overrated? Should Tuvix have returned to the Alpha Quadrant with Voyager?...

137: Book Club - The Last Best Hope from 2020-04-20T10:00

Our crew dives into Una McCormack’s Star Trek Picard tie-in novel, “The Last Best Hope,” discussing the additional character and story background it provides and parallels to today’s geopolitica...

136: Picard Season 1 from 2020-04-06T10:00

In this super-sized episode, Jamala joins Jarrah and Sue to look back at the first season of Star Trek: Picard. We discuss overall impressions; new and returning characters; themes of xenophobia...

135: Goin’ to the Chapel from 2020-03-23T10:00

This week, the crew talks everything Nurse Christine Chapel, played by the incomparable Majel Barrett (after Number One was axed, of course). We discuss the character’s background, best and wors...

134: Elementary, Dear Bebe Neuwirth from 2020-03-09T10:00

We gender-bend TNG, asking how would it have been different if the same creators had cast women in the men’s roles and vice versa. And we suggest which actors of the era would have been best in ...

133: Odo, The Constable from 2020-02-24T11:00

Lydia joins the crew to discuss everyone’s favorite curmudgeonly lawman, Odo. We talk through some of his key episodes, best moments, conflicts, character growth, and relationships - and touch o...

132: The Baddest Women in the Universe, Part III from 2020-02-10T11:00

We're continuing our series on women villains with a look at memorable characters like Martia, Mirror Georgiou, Admiral Satie, Lenore Karidien ("The Conscience of the King") and of course, The B...

131: Short Treks, Season 2 from 2020-01-27T11:00

The crew takes a look at the 6 new Short Treks we’ve seen this fall: Q&A, The Trouble With Edward, Ask Not, The Girl Who Made The Stars, Ephraim and Dot, and Children of Mars. We discuss each sh...

130: The Fantastic Voyager: 25 Years Later from 2020-01-13T11:00

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager this week, our crew talks about the series’ creation and takes a deep dive into the pilot episode “Caretaker”, discussing first impre...

129: We've Got Mail from 2019-12-30T11:00

In our final episode of 2019, we open up the mailbag and answer listener questions on Star Trek episodes, fandom, and comic books; whether to continue watching a Trek series if it’s become a cho...

128: Trek Toys, Collectibles&Memorabilia from 2019-12-16T11:00

Sue’s joined by Jonathan and Holly to talk Trek toys! Starting with Aluminum Model Toys in 1996, through Mego and Galoob and Playmates, all the way to Eaglemoss and Funko, and beyond. We talk ab...

S19: Remembering D.C. Fontana&René Auberjonois from 2019-12-09T11:00

The crew takes a moment to remember D.C. Fontana and René Auberjonois, whom our Star Trek family lost last week.

127: What I Like About Hugh ("I, Borg") from 2019-12-02T11:00

In the lead-up to Star Trek: Picard, our crew takes a look back at the TNG episode “I, Borg” and the introduction of Hugh. We discuss how the Enterprise-D crew can influence each other, overcomi...

126: T'Pol Up in Your Business from 2019-11-18T11:00

Our crew is joined by Kerry to talk about one of Star Trek’s most prominent Vulcan women - a science officer, XO and important force in Vulcan society; a daughter, mother, friend, and lover; oft...

125: Trans-Ness in Trek from 2019-11-04T11:00

We're joined by two great guests to explore examples of sex and gender change and trans allegories from the Star Trek universe - from Kirk and Lester's body swap in "Turnabout Intruder" and Quar...

124: Book Club: Dwellers in the Crucible from 2019-10-21T10:00

Our crew reviews Margaret Wander Bonanno’s 1985 Star Trek novel Dwellers in the Crucible, which has maintained a cult following due to its representation of a Kirk/Spock-like relationship betwee...

S18: Disco on the Red Carpet (PaleyFestNY 2019) from 2019-10-11T10:00

In this special supplemental episode, Sue’s teamed up with Elijah from our sister show, Priority One, to bring your interviews from the Red Carpet of the Star Trek Discovery Panel at PaleyFestNY...

123: Conversing with Kate Mulgrew from 2019-10-07T10:00

The crew is joined by Kate Mulgrew, Captain Janeway herself, to discuss her experiences crafting two memoirs, look back on Star Trek Voyager after 25 years, examine how she approaches new and di...

122: Ken Burns' Deep Space Baseball Documentary from 2019-09-23T10:00

Our crew reviews the recent Deep Space Nine documentary What We Left Behind and takes a deep dive into the way the film pays tribute to DS9’s legacy of representing race, gender and LGBTQ+ diver...

S17: "Strength" in the Star Trek Universe (Respect Podfest 2019) from 2019-09-16T10:00

Recorded live at Respect: Women’s Podcast Festival in Philadelphia, PA and inspired  by the “Warrior Women” panel from STLV, Kennedy, Anika, and Sue discuss what it means for a character to be “...

121: Catsuits, Miniskirts and More! (STLV 2019) from 2019-09-09T10:00

In our last episode from STLV, we bring you the WAW Panel: From TOS's miniskirts to Klingon women's revealing armor, to Seven of Nine's catsuit, Star Trek is known for pushing the boundaries whe...

S16: Getting to Trek - How to Build a Utopian Future (STLV 2019) from 2019-09-02T10:00

STLV Panel: A lot of Star Trek shows a future where war, disease, inequality and poverty are things of the past. But how do we actually get there from where we are in our 21st century society? J...

120: Jacqueline Kim&Mike Johnson of IDW (STLV 2019) from 2019-08-26T10:00

More from Star Trek Las Vegas 2019: We interview Star Trek Generations actor Jacqueline Kim (Demora Sulu) and IDW’s prolific comic book writer Mike Johnson.

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Jarrah, Sue and Gr...

119: Warrior Women of Star Trek (STLV 2019) from 2019-08-19T10:00

STLV Panel: Amy Imhoff, Dr. Erin MacDonald, Grace Moore, Michele Specht, and Rekha Sharma discuss the warrior women of Star Trek: Fierce female characters that have inspired Trek fans over 50+ y...

118: Jayne Brook/Rekha Sharma from 2019-08-12T10:00

We interview Star Trek: Discovery actors Jayne Brook (Admiral Katrina Cornwell) and Rekha Sharma (Commander Ellen Landry) at Star Trek Las Vegas 2019. Contains spoilers for the end of Discovery ...

117: Mature Women of Star Trek from 2019-07-29T10:00

Representations of older women in pop culture often echo familiar stereotypes. Karen Chuplis joins us to discuss these tropes and the extent to which Star Trek is able to break free, examining c...

116: Homefront/Paradise Lost from 2019-07-15T10:00

The crew takes a look at the DS9 Season 4 two-parter “Homefront” and “Paradise Lost,” discussing themes like security, individual liberty, government overreach, fear and paranoia, and arming you...

115: Behind the Lens with Hanelle M. Culpepper from 2019-07-01T10:00

This week, we talk to film and television director Hanelle M. Culpepper about her background, her directing experience, her thoughts on the popularity of science-...

114: Queer Interpretation of Trek from 2019-06-17T10:00

The crew discusses the history of queercoding in Hollywood, and the more recent phenomenon of queerbaiting, then examines Star Trek for signs of each. We also share the characters that we interp...

113: Women in Trek Fandom: Jacqueline Lichtenberg from 2019-06-03T10:00

We’re joined by Jacqueline Lichtenberg - creator of the Kraith fanfic series, author of Star Trek Lives!, and founder of the Star Trek Welcommittee - to discuss everything from...

112: “Cogenitor” from 2019-05-20T10:00

In "Cogenitor" the Enterprise NX-01 crew encounters a species that requires a “third gender” to procreate. We discuss our impressions of this episode as an allegory for trans issues and to what ...

111: Having a Disco Ball (Discovery Season 2) from 2019-05-06T10:00

Season 2 of Star Trek Discovery was jam-packed with new and reimagined characters, exciting action, plot twists and Emotions with a capital E. We discuss favorite moments, lingering questions, a...

110: Mary Chieffo, Mother of Klingons from 2019-04-22T10:00

The crew is joined by Mary Chieffo, L’Rell of Star Trek Discovery, to discuss her deep-dive into Trek canon, the changes in L’Rell’s character from Season 1 to 2, how her struggles in the Klingo...

109: Catsbutt - A Reimagining of “Catspaw” from 2019-04-08T10:15

The crew turns an eye to the TOS episode “Catspaw,” Trek’s Halloween Special. What worked? What didn’t? What would we change, given the opportunity?

HOSTS
Jarrah, Andi, Sue

E...

108: Deanna Troi - Goddess of Empathy from 2019-03-25T10:00

Michele Specht of Star Trek Continues joins the crew to discuss the inimitable Deanna Troi. We talk through her iconic looks, steamy romances, broken creep-meter, and the themes her character an...

107: You May Now Give Birth from 2019-03-11T10:00

Special guest Anne Theriault joins us to talk about depictions of pregnancy and childbirth in Star Trek, covering both of Keiko’s pregnancies, Kes’ labour during time travel, Trip’s alien pregna...

S15: Gabbing with Gersha Phillips from 2019-03-04T11:00

Gersha Phillips joins Grace and Jarrah to discuss her work as Star Trek Discovery’s Costume Designer. They talk about updating classic sci-fi looks, a new take on the mirror universe, designing ...

106: Book Club: Letters to Star Trek from 2019-02-25T11:00

Letters to Star Trek is a 1976 collection of fan mail received during the first run and early syndication of The Original Series. We pick our favorite letters and discuss Gene Roddenber...

105: O Captain, My Captain (Sisko) from 2019-02-11T11:00

It’s almost Valentine’s Day so we’re continuing our series on the Captains’ love lives, this time examining the romantic interests of the Emissary himself, Benjamin Sisko, from Jennifer Sisko to...

104: "Retrospect" from 2019-01-28T11:00

Tackling one of our most-requested topics, our crew discusses the Star Trek: Voyager episode “Retrospect," in which Seven of Nine believes she was "violated" by an alien arms dealer. We cover th...

103: Discovery’s Short Treks from 2019-01-14T11:00

Before Star Trek Discovery’s Season 2 premiere, the crew takes a look at the 4 Short Treks: Runaway, Calypso, The Brightest Star, and The Escape Artist.  We discuss each short in detail, and exa...

102: Minor Characters, Major Impact from 2018-12-31T11:00

We share some of our (and your) favorite minor characters from across the Trek universe, the characters who shone in secondary roles and made us want to know more about them.

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101: "The Inner Light" from 2018-12-17T11:00

The crew takes a deep dive into one of TNG’s most loved episodes, "The Inner Light."  We discuss several themes and issues raised by narrative, including trauma, consent, gaslighting, self-disco...

100: Never Give Up, Never Surrender from 2018-12-03T11:00

Happy 100 Episodes!  In celebration, we take a look at fan favorite film Galaxy Quest - Why we love it, why fandom loves it, and what it has to say about Star Trek and Trek fandom. By Grabthar’s...

99: Jadzia, My Beloved Old Friend from 2018-11-19T11:00

She's a young scientist who's also over 300 years old. She carries the memories of women and men, including a gymnast, a mathematician, a mother and a father, a pilot and a murderer. She's Jadzi...

98: Fanfic Part 2 - Surfing the Web from 2018-11-05T11:00

We’re joined by ASC Award Winner B.A. Lopez to discuss fanfiction’s migration onto the internet, from net.startrek in 1982 through Archive of Our Own today, with a few stops along the way.  We a...

97: Citizenship and Immigration in Star Trek from 2018-10-22T10:00

We're joined by guests Michelle Zamanian and Shashank Avvaru to talk about citizenship, immigration and xenophobia in Star Trek. What does it mean to be a Federation citizen? How did Star Trek p...

96: Lwax-Wanna Talk About It from 2018-10-08T10:00

She’s Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed. Who the hell are you? This week, the crew discusses the incomparable Ambassador Lwaxan...

95: Book Club - Articles of the Federation from 2018-09-24T10:00

This week, we discuss Star Trek novel “Articles of the Federation” by Keith R.A. DeCandido.  We chat about the book’s themes, original characters, structure, and similarities to The West Wing.  ...

94: "Elogium" from 2018-09-10T10:00

The crew discusses the fourth season Voyager episode "Elogium."  We talk about Kes’s relationship with Neelix, teen pregnancy, reproductive rights, and more...

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93: Shakespeare, Nicole DeBoer,&IDW (STLV 2018) from 2018-08-27T10:00

Wrapping up our coverage of STLV 2018, we share the audio from the Shakespeare & Trek panel featuring Mary Chieffo (L’Rell), an interview with Nicole DeBoer (Ezri Dax), and a chat with artist J....

92: Women in Trek&TNG Interviews (STLV 2018) from 2018-08-20T10:00

Continued coverage from STLV!  We share interviews from the show floor with the ladies of TNG: Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, and Denise Crosby;  Then, we share the audio from the Women in Trek ...

90: The Many Faces of Suzie Plakson from 2018-07-30T10:30

American actor, singer, writer and artist Suzie Plakson is one of Star Trek’s most memorable recurring guest stars. In this episode our crew looks at her four Trek roles: Dr. Selar, K’Ehleyr, Q,...

89: Opening Other People’s Mail from 2018-07-16T10:00

Our crew answers listener questions about oo-mox, new Trek rumors, hologram consent, Stamets’ personality, fan series, and the importance of representation.

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Andi, Grac...

88: All the Rage - Toxic Fan Culture from 2018-07-02T10:00

This week, the crew examines toxic fan culture and share their experiences, as well as possible causes and what we can all do to change attitudes.

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Grace, Jarrah, and S...

S14: Chatting with Chase from 2018-06-25T10:00

Sue recently had the pleasure of chatting with Deep Space Nine’s Chase Masterson.  We talk about the 25th Anniversary of DS9, and the impact that the characters and the show have had, as well as...

87: The Mark of Gideon from 2018-06-18T10:00

We’re joined by Ari Silvera from the Angel Two Podcast to discuss the TOS Season 3 episode "The Mark of Gideon." We touch on topics of government bureaucracy, overpopulation, birth control, and ...

86: B'Elanna Torres - B'Lovin' it! from 2018-06-04T10:00

Anika Dane joins us to discuss everyone's favorite half-Klingon engineer: B'Elanna Torres.  We discuss our first impressions, her journey throughout Voyager's sev...

85: Using Trek to Teach Empathy from 2018-05-21T10:00

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....

84: We Left your Pope on a Moon from 2018-05-07T10:00

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 fi...

83: Book Club: IDW’s Starfleet Academy from 2018-04-23T10:00

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...

82: Prepare for "Disaster" from 2018-04-09T10:00

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 disem...

81: Shades of Gray-t Podcast Moments from 2018-03-26T10:00

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.

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80: Working Women at Warp (Sex Work in Star Trek) from 2018-03-12T10:00

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.

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79: Disco Inferno (Season 1, Part 2) from 2018-02-26T11:00

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.

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78: The Baddest Women in the Universe, Part II from 2018-02-12T11:00

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,...

77: Je m’appelle Hoshi Sato from 2018-01-29T11:00

An accomplished linguist and communicator, Hoshi Sato played a key role on the Enterprise (and in the Mirror Universe). But there were also missed opportunities w...

S13: The Orville from 2018-01-22T11:00

Sue gathered a panel of guests to discuss the first season of Seth MacFarlane’s "The Orville." We talk about expectations, first impressions, the cast, the show’s relationship to Star Trek, and ...

76: Magneto was Right: Environmentalism in Trek from 2018-01-15T11:00

The crew discusses the themes of environmentalism and ecofeminism across the Star Trek Universe - from subspace rifts to nuclear fallout, from land rights to tard...

75: Book Club: Rogue Saucer from 2018-01-01T11:00

Our crew discusses the TNG novel Rogue Saucer by John Vornholt, including how vital good code names are, the ethics of kneecapping, and the importance of hot beve...

74: Blood Oath: Thank You For Being a PetaQ from 2017-12-17T16:00

Our crew discusses the DS9 episode "Blood Oath" including its cultural influences, portrayal of albinism, and where it fits in both Klingon and Dax mythology. Listen

73: Disco Fever from 2017-12-03T16:00

Our crew discusses the first half of of the first season of Star Trek: Discovery, and we’re joined by Davette See of Black Girl Nerds.

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72: Sexual Assault in Star Trek: Part I from 2017-11-19T16:14:34

We’re joined by Lucia to tackle a really tough topic - sexual assault against women and its depiction on Star Trek: TOS and TNG. [TW/CW for sexual assault]. Listen

71: Women of the First Conventions from 2017-11-05T16:00

In this episode, we’re joined by Devra Langsam, publisher of Spockanalia and organizer of the first Star Trek convention in 1972 in NY, and Lynn Cohen-Koehler, who helped organize the first Phil...

70: Kes The Menace (Warlord) from 2017-10-22T15:00

Our crew looks at the Voyager episode “Warlord,” in which we get to see a whole new side to the usually kind and gentle Kes when she’s possessed by the spirit of a violent alien warrior.

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69: Bonk! Bonk! A Rewriting of Miri from 2017-10-08T15:00

Sue, Andi and Jarrah “rewrite” the TOS episode Miri.  Now forever known as Bonk! Bonk!

HOSTS

Andi, Grace, Jarrah

EDITOR

Andi

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S12: "Encounter at Farpoint" Commentary from 2017-09-28T12:30

Thirty years ago today (September 28, 1987), the world was introduced to "The Next Generation" of Star Trek in "Encounter at Farpoint."  To celebrate this anniver...

68: "Unlikable" Women of Trek from 2017-09-24T15:00

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 n...

67: The Outcast: A Very Special Gay Episode from 2017-09-10T15:00

We’re joined by Ami Angelwings from Escher Girls to talk about the TNG episode "The Outcast" and its portrayal of LGBTQIAP+ issues.

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S11: STLV Panel-monium! from 2017-09-03T15:00

Grace and Jarrah wrap up their coverage of Star Trek 2017 with the audio from the panels they appeared on: "Women in TNG" featuring Gates McFadden, and "The Bard ...

66: Cosplay Away! from 2017-08-27T15:00

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 dres...

S10: Vegas Dispatches from 2017-08-20T15:00

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 ...

65: Book Club - The Worlds of DS9: Cardassia&Andor from 2017-08-13T15:00

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 focusin...

64: Are You There, Women? It’s Me, Internet. from 2017-07-30T15:00

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 13...

63: Cupid be a Fickle Archer from 2017-07-16T15:00

Continuing our "O Captain, My Captain" series, we turn to Enterprise for an analysis of Captain Archer’s love interests. With special guest Heather Barker....

62: Star/Trek Face/Off (Face of the Enemy&Second Skin) from 2017-07-02T15:00

The crew takes a look at two episodes with similar themes and plot points - TNG’s "Face of the Enemy" and DS9’s "Second Skin."  Where do they succeed, where do th...

61: All The Klingon Ladies from 2017-06-18T15:00

We’re joined by Kennedy Allen from the Black Tribbles podcast to talk about Klingon women like Mara, K’Ehleyr, Grilka and of course, the boob-windowed Duras Siste...

60: Barclay’s Psyche from 2017-06-04T15:00

Lieutenant Reginald Barclay stands out among recurring Star Trek characters as someone who experiences a range of mental health issues. We discuss those issues an...

59: Sexual Agency in Star Trek from 2017-05-21T15:00

How much are women in Star Trek able to make choices and act freely when it comes to sex? Our crew discusses this question and considers Trek's best and worst por...

58: The Right Choice for Your Job from 2017-05-07T15:00

Lieutenant Commander Shelby made a big impression on crewmembers and fans alike when she beamed on board the Enterprise-D in "Best of Both Worlds." In this episode, we look at her role on screen...

57: To Julie Newmar, Thanks for Everything from 2017-04-23T15:00

A detailed look at the TOS Season 2 episode "Friday’s Child," which stars Julie Newmar as Eleen, a pregnant woman whom Kirk, Spock and McCoy help to flee her tribe.

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