Hailing Frequencies Open Podcast

Strap in and set phasers to risqué! Lucy Blueskies returns to the pod to dish all the juicy details about Slut Trek: Holodeck—the boldly burlesque Star Trek bash that beamed into Boston earlier this year. Our very own Damilan was on the ground (and maybe a little in the holosuite?) to witness the glorious chaos firsthand. We're talking drag kings, dazzling performance art, nerdy kink, and unapologetic Trek-loving queerness. Engage, indeed.

Trek Long Island was last weekend—and we're still riding the warp wave of joy! In this episode, we're joined by the fabulous Leigh Ellen and Sonyl from To Proudly Go to unpack all the highlights of this queer-friendly, fan-fueled convention. From cosplay sightings to panel chatter, unexpected emotional moments, and the absolute magic of sharing space with fellow Trekkies, we dive deep into what made this con so special. Whether you were there or just wish you were, beam aboard for a heartwarming debrief filled with community, queerness, and a whole lot of Trek love.

Buckle up, Trekkies! This week, we're joined by the one and only Tyler Pilkinton — YouTuber, Starfleet enthusiast, and all-around sci-fi nerd. We dive into what makes his channel so popular, his favorite corners of the Star Trek universe, and maybe (just maybe) debate which captain reigns supreme. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just here for the warp core gossip, this episode is full of laughs, trivia, and pure Star Trek joy. Engage!

Boldly Going Where Lanita Really Has Never Gone Before! Special guest co-host Austin Smith beams aboard as we join Lanita—who's never seen Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. (Yes, the one where they literally go looking for God.) Strap in as we journey to the center of the galaxy, climb a mountain or two, and take in Lanita's unfiltered reactions to space campfire songs, rogue Vulcans, and philosophical deep dives. It's part sci-fi, part spiritual quest, and 100% Shatner.

Boldly Going Where Lanita Has Never Gone Before! Special guest co-host Matthew Jennings beams aboard as we sit down with the one and only Lanita—who's never seen Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. (Yes, the one with the whales.) Join us as we explore time-traveling starships, 1980s San Francisco, and Lanita's completely unfiltered first impressions. It's part sci-fi, part comedy, and 100% whale song.

Get ready for a warp-speed ride through the world of Trek fandom!

Our hosts catch up with the one and only Lucy Blueskies!  Performance Artist, Trekkie and producer of Slut Trek.   https://www.instagram.com/lucyblueskies/ Tickets & Show Information: https://artsatthearmory.org/events/slut-trek-assimilation/

The final season of the best Star Trek series-- let's discuss Lower Decks, Season 5.

It's the great debate you've been waiting for!   Are we team Tasha or team Armus?  Leigh Ellen joins Lanita to argue Armus's side of things.  Sonyl & Damian defend Lt. Yar and Mike serves as judge. :) 

We're joined by Derek Tyler Attico from Soul of the Story and the author of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko https://youtu.be/BNVeZqpq_ZI?si=V31lHgtNm8_dnzu4  Derek Tyler Attico is a speculative fiction author, essayist, and award-winning photographer. In fiction, Derek has won the Excellence in Playwriting Award from the Dramatist Guild of America, and he is a two-time winner of the Star Trek Strange New Worlds short story contest (“Alpha & Omega,” “The Dreamer and the Dream”) published by Simon and Schuster. Derek is also the author of the bestselling, critically acclaimed Star Trek novel The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko by Titan Publishing.

The latest Star Trek film- and the first made exclusively for streaming, had divided the fandom!  In today's episode we take a look at Star Trek: Section 31- the good, the bad, and the fabulous. 

Subrina Wood, the Cinnamon Cenephile joins us to discuss a the 2018 film "Fast Color".  CinnCine Goes SyFy is your go-to Sci-Fi movie podcast, hosted by the fabulous Subrina Wood, a.k.a. The Cinnamon Cinephile! Each episode, she rolls out the red carpet for a Special Guest to dish on their all-time favorite sci-fi flick.  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLar8VN-OWcHWoaqQaVPMB9934N7xTilmx&si=Fo3AluiBc6J9A3jH

Anna Rozay joins us to take a look at William Shatner's doc on Star Trek TNG, Chaos On The Bridge.  

We take a look at back at Star Trek Generations along with friend of the pod, Matt Jennings. 

Ian Ramsey makes hillarious Star Trek song parody videos!  In today's episode he gives us a peak behind the curtain. :)  Check out his channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarRekt

Leigh Ellen from To Proudly Go joins us to recap our adventures at the Trek to New Jersey convetion in Nov 2024

Matt Jennings is the writer, director, and producer of the award winning web series 1701 A Blerd Story!     https://www.youtube.com/@1701Blerd

For our 100th epsidode we have a very special guest!  You know her as the Deltan/Vulcan Science Officer, Lt. T'Veen from Picard-- it's Stephanie Czajkowski!  

Catching up with TNG actor, Leonard Crofoot (Angel One, Offspring)!  

2024 OUT 100 Groundbraker, Col. Bree Fram discusses how Star Trek influenced her career, whether kids should be on the Enterprise, and the work of the US Space Force.   https://www.out.com/out100/2024/groundbreakers/bree-fram

Catching up with our hosts!  Damian goes on the Treksperts Quiz Show, Lanita & he have fun at To Proudly Go, and we all make plans for Star Trek New Jersey.

It's all about everyone's favorite green aliens, the Orions!  With specials guests from To Proudly Go, Heather Wood & Sonyl.   https://www.toproudlygo.org/

We sit down and chat with @anna_rozay about her Trek fandom, instagram fame, & Janeway wigs! 

Interview with New York's premier Janway drag queen and founder of To Proudly Go, Heather Wood. https://www.toproudlygo.org/

There's a lot going on in the Star Trek world!  The gang take an hour to look at the news. 

In modern Trek we don't get many "filler episodes" because the seasons are so short.  But is that a good thing?  In this episode the gang looks back and lists their favorite of the fillers in Trek. 

Season 2 of Prodigy is here!!  We take a SPOILER filled look at the 20 episodes and take a deep dive into the time travel in the season.

HFO goes NSFW yet again, as we welcome Bar Trek Philly's founder and host @lvnadahlia to the pod. This one's all about building community through #StarTrek, but we cover everything from sex work - both holographic and organic - to a neurodivergent love of Spock.

Today we look back at the mother of modern Trek shows- Star Trek Discovery and discuss it's finale.

Happy Pride!  We're kicking off our 4th season with a very special guest: Misty Chance!  You might recognize her from her faboulus Admrial Janeway drag persona or you've seen her perform in a Manchester's Gay Village, and now she's gracing us with her presense. :) 

We end our third season by looking ahead to the Star Trek Starfleet Academy series and what we'd love to see in it.

The pod is moving to having more guests on!  So that got us thinking about who we would love to have on.  

Damian, Mike, & Steve formed an away team and beamed into the Galactic D&I Con in Philly this weekend! 

From Kirk's color cubes to Pike's famous omlettes, we look at food in Star Trek! Bring your appetite!  References:  https://youtu.be/q8dHPVkbUSI?si=HM_CFM3RHp22WOP0

Gearing up for the Galactic D & I Con has inspired the gang to fantasize about cosplay ideas!   https://hailingfrequenciesopen.wordpress.com/2024/03/24/cosplay-episode-show-notes/ 

Take a look back and Trek in 2023.  It was a pretty big year in Star Trek! 

The gang takes a look at the character growth and development in Star Trek Lower Decks, Season 4. 

Sean Ferrick joins us to discuss Star Trek's complex history with the porn industry.  From VHS porno parodies in the 90's to the nerdy content creators of today-- there has always been a link between adult entertainment, fantasy, and science fiction. 

Special Guest: Mark Ginocchio from Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man Podcast.  How does this comic book miniseries wrap up?  And did the writers do a good job of creating a Halloween Trek speical?  Find out in today's episode! 

It's our favorite time of year again! (At least until Christmas) HALLOWEEN!!!   And finally Star Trek is pumping out some Halloween content- in the form of a comic book mini-series.  In today's episode we take a deep dive into the first 2 issues of Holo-Ween!

Let's talk about these 2 minute cartoons for over an hour!  You know you want to. :) 

Who is the best Doctor in Star Trek? In this episode 16 Starfleet physicians enter into a bracket. Then we put them head to head until one emerges as the final champion!  Who will it be?  Leonard "Bones" McCoy? "The Dancing Doctor" Beverly Crusher?  Dr. M'Benga?  **SPOILERS** Here is a link to the final bracket, fully completed, on Google Drive:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dk6w4ZXxO4T4e6dnN1qesB-oqGds5RWsh2piGMU-FFY/edit?usp=sharing