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A young LGBTQ+ Podcast analysing, discussing and having fun with Star Trek and other Sci-Fi media.

Out Of Orbit


    • Aug 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Light Behind a Black Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 18:49


    Space, the final frontier...these are the voyages of the podcast host Toviyah. His mission? To geek out about astrophysics, space, and the mystery of black holes. Tune in to find out more about the recent Stanford Astrophysics discovery, and maybe - just maybe - find out what the heck a black hole is. Support this podcast

    Star Trek Misfits: Pulaski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 44:44 Transcription Available


    Gwyn, Jinx & Eli discuss TNG's Katherine Pulaski - the Doctor that everybody loves to hate. We delve into her plot lines, explore why she gets so much hate (spoiler alert: sexism!), and ultimately try to decide if Pulaski is really as bad as everyone makes her out to be. Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit Discord: https://discord.gg/NmUXQ2KNf9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5iSg-0LKdsqx8WdggO6wrg Support this podcast

    Little Green Men

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 44:27 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Out of Orbit, Io, Jinx, and Toviyah catalog and define the rankings of aliens, all the way from boring old human passing aliens to funky space creatures and starfish aliens. Join us for alien appreciation and alien shaming at its finest. Support this podcast

    Cosplay, Gender and Fandom - Shenanigans with Kellan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 35:55 Transcription Available


    Hello, fellow Orbiters! On this special episode, Gwyn invites a very awesome guest to the pod, Kellan @ThriftyTrekkie on Twitter! OMG! They talk about cosplaying with what you've got and small tips for beginners, as well as experiences that Kellan made at conventions. Of course, their shared love for fandom makes an appearance as well as a small dose of nonbinary musings, as they delve into Season 3 of Discovery. Join us for an amazing time! Support this podcast

    Star Trek, your Bi/Panphobia is showing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 44:20 Transcription Available


    Have you ever watched a Mirror episode and thought to yourself: Hold on a second. Is it only me, or are most of these evil Space Villains filled with negative stereotypes that are not unlike the bad stereotypes bi/pansexuals are facing? Well! It's not only you! After finishing season 2 of Discovery host Gwyn gathered Eli, Jo and Jinx to talk about what might be wrong with the way Mirror characters are presented in Star Trek.  Slight content warning due to mentions of suicide in a statistic. Support this podcast

    Star Trek Misfits : Sybok

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 49:02 Transcription Available


    Io, Jinx & Jo discuss Spock's controversial brother Sybok in this new series dealing with disliked characters of the franchise. We talk about our love for the character and all his potential, cinematography, book adaptation and deleted scenes of Star Trek V, in our usual friendly banter.  Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Finale and Recap Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 67:51 Transcription Available


    For this last episode of Gays at the Disco this season, we review the finale and give our general thoughts on Season 3. What did we love? What did we hate? What can't we wait to see in Season 4? Find out about it all and more! Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 54:05 Transcription Available


    Eli, Tovi, Jo & Gwyn discuss There Is a Tide, the penultimate episode of Season 3 of Star Trek: Discovery, with a heavy focus on disability representation (and a recorded message from our guest @Tadander on this subject), our usual shipping shenanigans, and some political discussions. What did we think about Ryn's death? Any Jola content this week? Did Admiral Vance make the good decision? Hear all about it in this newest episode! Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 33:54 Transcription Available


    Tovi, Jo & Eli discuss Su'Kal, the newest episode of Star Trek Discovery. We talk Guillermo Del Toro, our love for Tilly, special effects and as usual you can find the weekly Detmer/Owo update by Nina @fyeahjola. Enjoy!! Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episodes 9&10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 70:42 Transcription Available


    A special double-feature to talk about the mirrorverse and our dislike for many of its tropes. We discuss character development, nazi imagery and some of the failings of this new season. Eli, Tovi & Gwyn for Part 1 and Gwyn, Tovi & Jo for part 2, with an intermission from our favourite Jola weather forecaster, Nina. Enjoy!! Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 32:20 Transcription Available


    Hosts Gwyn, Tovi, Jo and Eli review the newest Star Trek Discovery episode, Scavengers. Tune in to hear them talk about Captain Saru, Andorians and cats, and yes - 31st Century giving us the they/them rights we've been after! Plus, a VERY special guest....trust us, this is a review episode you DON'T want to miss! Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit  Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ Support this podcast

    Star Trek and Disability

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 32:32 Transcription Available


    Join our hosts Jinx and Jo in welcoming our very special guest Jackie (@Tadandader) for the latest episode of Out Of Orbit Podcast. Tune in to listen as we discuss the storied history of Disability representation in Star Trek - what are the highlights, and what examples leave a lot to be desired? What makes canon Disability representation so important? How could Star Trek do better in the future? Find out all this, and more, in the latest installment of Out Of Orbit! Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 33:19 Transcription Available


    Eli, Tovi, Jo & Gwyn review Unification III and talk Romulan and Vulcan reunification, Book & Michael's relationship , Tilly's promotion and simping for background Vulcans.  Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit (https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit) Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod (https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/) Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 34:17 Transcription Available


    Jo, Tovi & Eli react to the newest Star Trek: Discovery episode, Scavengers. We discuss Book's magic powers, our theories about what's happening to Georgiou and the next First Officer of Discovery, facetiming with Tovi's guinea pigs and Jo's war flashbacks from Star Trek 2009. Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit (https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit) Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod (https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/) Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 29:17 Transcription Available


    Eli, Tovi, Gwyn & Jo react to "Die Trying", mostly being absolute nerds over ships in both sense of the term. When will Owo & Detmer finally kiss? What is the connexion between Surak & Plato? When are we flying the USS Tuvix? Tune in for this and more.  Website : https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit (https://outoforbitpodcast.wixsite.com/outoforbit) Twitter : https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod (https://twitter.com/OutoforbitPod) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/outoforbitpod/) Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 32:45 Transcription Available


    Gwyn, Tovi, Eli & Jo review the newest Star Trek : Discovery. What we enjoyed and what we regret in the introduction of Gray, Star Trek's first trans character, how Gwyn is inhabited by the spirit of Elvis and the connection between Owo/Detmer and Destiel.  Support this podcast

    IN ORBIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 13:48


    There is a strangeness to the ship, a sickening atmosphere of fear and madness that intoxicates the whole crew. There is nothing left for colleagues Fern and Cal but to find out what has happened and make their way through the horrors that await.  Join Hosts Tovi, Eli, Jinx and Gwyn as they narrate you through this little horror adventure in space. And don't forget....keep your eyes open. Content Warnings for the following: - Explicit language - Blood mentions - Mild body horror - Very mild jump square at the very end - Eli's British accent  Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 27:44 Transcription Available


    Eli, Gwyn & Jo are joined by nonbinary pal Isa to review the newest Star Trek Discovery episode. Hear all about when we cried, how much we love Book and our thoughts on the representation, so far, of Adira, Star Trek's first non-binary character.  Support this podcast

    Tasty Horror Treats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 51:13 Transcription Available


    Take a break from the true terrifying reality of 2020 by sitting back and listening to a very special spOoOoOoOoky Out Of Orbit episode! Tune in to hear hosts Jinx and Toviyah discuss all things horror. Have you been searching for some cool new horror films? Want the scoop on some of the ~scarier~ Trek episodes? Then you came to the right place - or, uh, podcast! So, grab a big ol' bucket of popcorn, dim the lights, and celebrate the Spoopy Season with the latest episode of Out Of Orbit Podcast! Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 22:28 Transcription Available


    A new week of Star Trek: Discovery reviews with Tovi, Jo, Gwyn & Eli sharing our favourite moments from the newest episode.  This week, we're sharing our love for the USS Discovery bridge crew and incredible cinematography, as well as what makes a gay frienship. Support this podcast

    Gays at the Disco (Season 3 Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 24:09 Transcription Available


    Whew, Star Trek Discovery is back with a BANG! Tune it to hear hosts Gwyn, Jo, Toviyah and Eli give a run down of their favourite moments from this weeks episode, as well as what we look forward to in the new season! Oh, and of course we discuss the stand out star, Grudge the cat!  Support this podcast

    Shut up about Red Dwarf !

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 52:17 Transcription Available


    Hello dear listeners! Join hosts Jinx, Io and Tovi on a wild ride through Star Trek Trope history as they discuss and giggle about prominent TV tropes originating from Star Trek. True to form they, of course, can't stay on one topic forever, so be prepared for a lot of Red Dwarf shenanigans from Io and general chaotic energy. Support this podcast

    Halloween Special - Event Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 23:33 Transcription Available


    Mwuhahahahah! Welcome to a ~spooOoOoOooky~ bonus episode of Out Of Orbit! Join hosts Gwyn, Jo and Eli as they give a totally serious, 100% critical and not at all joking review of Event Horizon. We talk cool ship design, practical effects, and the most pressing question of all time: does Jason Isaacs have the permission from a non-binary lesbian to get laid? Grab your popcorn and tune in for this seasonal treat (or is it a trick....?) of an episode!  Support this podcast

    Kiss, Marry, Kick Out The Airlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 46:35 Transcription Available


    Join hosts Gwyn, Jo and Eli as we get a little spicy! Which characters would we gladly retire with? Who would we pick up at Ten Forward for a bit of, uh, adult fun? And, most importantly - who would we vent out into the vacuum of space? Find out on this weeks episode of Out Of Obit - all aboard the horny train! (18+ due to the nature of this content) Support this podcast

    The Outcast VS Cogenitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 51:38 Transcription Available


    Hosts Gwyn, Jo and Eli are joined by a very special guest, and take a deep dive into two of Star Trek's most controversial episodes - TNG's The Outcast, and ENT's Cogenitor. Are they good examples of trans and non-binary representation? Are there moments we liked? What should they have done instead? And what are our thoughts heading into Discovery Season 3? Find out all the answers to these questions, and more, on the latest Out Of Orbit episode!  Support this podcast

    All Aboard The Rarepair Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 51:23 Transcription Available


    Gwyn, Jo & Eli discuss their favourite Star Trek rarepairs and fiction, what makes a rarepair and give their opinion on duos sent by followers. A fun, relaxed ride around forgotten pairings, from the cutest to the most cursed.  Support this podcast

    Where Is Homosexual Boimler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 44:38 Transcription Available


    What's the deal with Lower Decks? How does it reference previous Trek shows? Is the humour actually funny? And, most importantly: why is it so gosh-darn heterosexual? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jo, Gwyn and Eli give their thoughts on Lower Decks.  Support this podcast

    Defending Janeway

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 35:45 Transcription Available


    Eli, Gwyn & Jo discuss the fandom's problem with Captain Janeway and the reasons why they love her.  Support this podcast

    Ode to Andorians

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 40:21 Transcription Available


    Hosts Io, Jinx and Toviyah introduce themselves, and discuss their first contact with Star Trek. Tune in to find out more about this hosting team, which one of them loves Andorians, and get some great sci-fi media recommendations!  Support this podcast

    Are Tribbles himbos?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 49:40 Transcription Available


    Hosts Gwyn, Eli and Jo answer some questions about Star Trek and science fiction and discuss news announced at the 2020 virtual Comic-Con Star Trek panel (recorded on 24 July 2020).  Support this podcast

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