Strange New Pod

This week on Strange New Pod, we go full red alert as we look back at one of the most legendary episodes in all of Star Trek: "The Best of Both Worlds," 35 years later. From Riker's impossible choice to the chilling arrival of Locutus of Borg, we break down what made this TNG two-parter a true television event, how it redefined the stakes for Star Trek, and why its legacy still looms large across the franchise today.We'll deep dive into the performances, writing, behind-the-scenes stories, and its long-lasting impact on everything from First Contact to Picard. Resistance is futile.Send us a textSupport the show

Join Julian on the red carpet at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival for the premiere of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3!Julian had the incredible opportunity to attend the red carpet premiere for the highly anticipated third season of Strange New Worlds and chat with some of the brightest stars and minds behind the series.Hear directly from Anson Mount (Captain Pike), Ethan Peck (Spock), Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura), Babs Olusanmokun (M'Benga), Carol Kane (Pelia), and Cillian O'Sullivan (Korby), as well as executive producers Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers.We dive into what fans can expect from the new season, character arcs, behind-the-scenes insights, and how this beloved series continues to boldly go where no Star Trek has gone before. Plus, what THEY want fans to take away from Season three.Send us a textSupport the show

This week on Alternative Space: Amy sits down with commercial airline pilot and Cosmic Girls Ambassador Raja Katz for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. From the cockpit to the comments section, Raja shares what it's really like navigating the skies—and the internet—as a woman with a voice and a mission.They talk about the highs and lows of life as a pilot, their mutual love of Taylor Swift, and Raja's work with Cosmic Girls and Elevate Her Aviation, two organizations working to make aerospace more inclusive and empowering for women.Oh—and if flying makes your palms sweat? Raja might just ease a little of that fear, too.Send us a textSupport the show

The Strange New Worlds season three news is coming fast and furious as we get ever closer to Tribeca Film Festival. Join the SNP Crew for their breakdown of the second trailer for season three!We've got Klingons, we've Jim Kirk, we've got Patton Oswalt! So much to talk about. Plus, what caught YOUR eye in the mailbag and so much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

In this special episode recorded live at Trek Long Island, we sit down with the legendary John Noble for an in-depth panel discussion covering his unforgettable role as The Diviner on Star Trek: Prodigy, his iconic turn as Denethor in The Lord of the Rings, the mind-bending world of Fringe, and so much more.From voice acting to villainy, John shares insights into his creative process, career highlights, and what draws him to complex, layered characters. Plus, we open the floor to audience questions, making this an episode you won't want to miss.Send us a textSupport the show

This week on Strange New Pod, Erik and Emcee sit down with the multi-talented Bruce Horak for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about his latest project, Boldly Going, a new documentary currently funding on Indiegogo. Bruce shares the deeply personal story behind the film and what it means to boldly go, both as an artist and as someone who is legally blind.The crew also dives into Bruce's passion for portrait painting, his powerful connections with fans through his art, and what it was like bringing the beloved character Hemmer to life on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. From creative expression to the challenges and triumphs of accessibility in the arts, this is a can't-miss episode.Send us a textSupport the show

This week, we're joined by New York Times bestselling author James Swallow to talk about his new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, "Toward the Night."We discuss the inspiration behind the story, writing for Captain Pike and the crew, and what makes this era of Star Trek so exciting to explore. Oh yeah, and Klingons.Send us a textSupport the show

In this brand new episode of Alternative Space, Girafe sits down with actor and advocate Stephanie Czajkowski—known to Star Trek: Picard fans as Lt. T'Veen. Stephanie opens up about her intense and inspiring journey battling cancer, what it means to be a voice for survivors, and why representation matters now more than ever in the entertainment industry, with more and more IP reboots coming all the time.Plus, you do not want to miss her incredible story about Michael Dorn and a very special jacket.Edited by Julian BrownSend us a textSupport the show

We're a little under a month away until Strange New Worlds S3 premieres at Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, which means it's time for our annual Wants & Don't Wants with our friends from Open Pike Night!We'll be reading your wants and don't wants throughout the show, all in anticipation of the long-awaited third season of Strange New Worlds!Follow Open Pike Night:Bluesky | SpotifySend us a textSupport the show

Thursday marks the anniversary of Star Trek (2009), and we're heading back into the Kelvin Timeline! Join us as we revisit the highs and lows of JJ Abrams' Star Trek films—from thrilling reboots to controversial twists. We're sharing our favorite (and least favorite) moments across Star Trek (2009), Into Darkness, and Beyond—and reading your picks too!Whether you're Team Prime or Team Kelvin, this one's for you.

In this episode of Alternative Space, Giraffe sits down for a one-on-one conversation with filmmaker, YouTube creator, and trans advocate Jessie Earl. From building an audience in the digital space to becoming a vital voice in the trans community, Jessie shares her journey with honesty, humor, and deep insight. They also dive into her bold and visionary film Identiteaze, discussing the creative process and the impact of telling authentic trans stories.It's an episode filled with passion, purpose, perspective, and a ton of laughs along the way—one you won't want to miss.Send us a textSupport the show

We're celebrating Voyager's 30th anniversary all year long, and this week marks a special moment: Kate Mulgrew's 70th birthday! We're looking back at some of Captain Janeway's BEST moments from both Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Prodigy, along with our friend, Amy Imhoff!From classic Voyager episodes like "Resolutions" and "Night" to defining moments as both a Hologram in "Supernova, Pt.2" and an Admiral in "The Devourer of All Things." Plus, YOUR favorite Janeway moments and episodes, the Strange New Loop, and more on episode 233 of Strange New Pod.Follow Amy:Blue Sky | InstagramFollow the IMAP Space Mission:Instagram | WebSend us a textSupport the show

To celebrate Jack Quaid's birthday this Thursday, the SNP Crew along with YOUR picks, goes through the very best of our favorite purple-haired ensign, Brad Boimler!From his very first appearance in "Second Contact" to his big moments in the series finale, Boims has given us the best screams, chases, and transporter clones. Plus, news, the Strange New Loop, and more on episode 216 of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

In the very first episode of Alternative Space, hosts Giraffe and Amy Imhoff boldly go into new territory with their inaugural guest—none other than Nana Visitor, the iconic Major Kira Nerys from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!Nana joins the show to talk about her brand-new book, Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman's Trek, diving into themes of woman empowerment, representation, and what it means to claim space—on screen and in the real world. Giraffe and Amy share an honest and inspiring conversation with Nana that's filled with heart, humor, and deep Trek love.

Netflix's hit series Black Mirror is BACK for its seventh season, and with it, the highly anticipated sequel to the series' Star Trek-like episode, "USS Callister!" "USS Callister: Into Infinity" is a feature-length episode, and the SNP crew is going to review every detail.Nanette Cole and the crew of the USS Callister are stranded in an infinite virtual universe, fighting for survival against 30 million players.Plus, the Strange New Loop and so much more on episode 231 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

After an eternity, we finally have something new to discuss from Strange New Worlds! Join the crew as they break down the season three teaser trailer!Holodecks? Murder mysteries? Gorn? We've got them all. Plus, what you're looking forward to most in the mailbag section and more on episode 230 of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

One year removed from Discovery's final season premiere, it's time to go to black alert one last time and look back at the fifth and final season with our friend and special guest Jessie Earl!From the early moments of season five and the hunt for the Progenitor's tech to episodes like "Face the Strange" and the emotional series finale.Plus your thoughts on the final season in the mailbag section, multiple giveaways, and so much more on episode 229 of Strange New Pod.Follow Jessie:YouTube | Blue SkyIntro:"One Last Time" by Ariana Grande, cover by HaloceneSend us a textSupport the show

Strange New Pod's favorite episode series concludes this week with Erik's pick, Star Trek Deep Space Nine's "The Visitor!" Get the tissue boxes ready!After an accident in the engine room of the Defiant apparently claims the life of Benjamin Sisko, Jake lives out his life in an endless quest to locate his father.Plus, your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 228 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

John De Lancie has brought the legendary Q to life for almost 40 years, and on his birthday, we look back at one of Jean-Luc Picard and Kathryn Janeway's greatest foils...and dare we say, friends?From the very first meeting in "Encounter at Farpoint" to the Q Civil War in "The Q and the Grey." We'll go on a journey through the continuum from TNG to Voyager, and possibly make a stop at DS9.Plus your thoughts on Q in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 227 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Strange New Pod's favorite episode series continues this week with Julian's pick, Voyager's "Timeless!"A failed attempt to return home results in Voyager crash-landing on an ice world and the crew's deaths, save for Chakotay and Harry Kim. Now, fifteen years later, the two men, having resigned from Starfleet, attempt to alter history to save the ship from disaster before Starfleet can stop them.Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 226 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Welcome to this special bonus episode of our Star Trek Adventures Starter Campaign! In Session 0, we embark on an exciting journey to the final frontier, introducing our ship—the U.S.S. Challenger—and the crew that will face the unknown. With the bold Starfleet officers of the U.S.S. Challenger, we lay the foundation for the adventures ahead. Join us as we discuss character backstories, basic rules, and the challenges that await in this bold new campaign. Set course and HIT IT!Credits:Produced & Edited by Julian BrownEpisode Art from: Star Trek Adventures Core Rulebook, Paolo PuggioniIntro & Outro Music: Luis HumanoideSound Effects: Trek CoreSend us a textSupport the show

Girafe hasn't stopped talking about Star Trek: Picard "Second Self" since the moment she cracked it open, so we're making it official—she's sitting down with the one and only Dr. Una McCormack! Join us for an in-depth chat about this Star Trek: Picard novel, exploring Raffi Musiker's journey with some behind-the-scenes insights. Buckle up—this is the Second Self deep dive you didn't know you needed (but Girafe definitely did)!Send us a textSupport the show

Strange New Pod's favorite episode series continues this week with Hawk's pick, TNG's "The Measure of a Man!"Picard must prove Data is legally a sentient being with rights and freedoms under Federation law when transfer orders demand Data's reassignment for study and disassembly.Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 225 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

It's part two of SNP's favorite episode series, and this week, we head back to the 1960s, with Girafe's pick, "The Enterprise Incident!"Acting apparently restless and irrational, Captain Kirk inexplicably orders the Enterprise into Romulan space where the ship is quickly captured by the enemy and Kirk held captive aboard their flagship.Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section and so much more on episode 224 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

As Strange New Pod counts down to our fifth anniversary, we're spending the next few months talking about the crew's favorite episodes, and we start this week with Emcee's pick, Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Offspring."Data successfully creates a new android, which he views as his child. However, the magnitude of his accomplishment quickly attracts the scrutiny of Starfleet.Plus, behind the scenes facts about "The Offspring," your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag section, and so much more on episode 223 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

On January 16th, Star Trek Voyager celebrated its 30th Anniversary, and SNP is here to celebrate the series that put Kate Mulgrew in the captain's chair! Ashlyn from the Duras Sisters Podcast joins the crew for this one. Strange New Pod also welcomes Star Trek historian Raffi to help us celebrate 30 years of Voyager.The crew will examine everything that made Voyager great, from the legacy of Captain Janeway and the Borg to Jeri Ryan's introduction as Seven of Nine and the Doctor's evolution across seven seasons of television.Plus, your mailbag on what Voyager means to you, and much more on episode 222 of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

Star Trek: Section 31 is here! After years in production, Michelle Yeoh stars in the brand-new straight-to-streaming film on Paramount Plus, and the SNP Crew are ready to go with their review and deep dive.Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she must also face the sins of her past.Plus, your mailbag about the film, the Strange New Loop, and much more on episode 221 of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

Join Brittany, Simon, and Julian for their on-location show from the GeekLifeRules Star Trek: Section 31 Watch Party at McHales Bar & Grill in New York City! FULL SPOILERS in this episode.The crew talk their reactions to the film, the press it's getting, and then get live reactions from fans in attendance at the watch party after the film concluded.A big thank you to our friend Lawrence Neals for letting us co-host the party and to McHales for being AMAZING hosts.Send us a textSupport the show

Initiates! Welcome to Section 31. This is your first day of training. Make sure to have your credentials ready. At your first knowledge session, you'll learn about the origins of the division, key moments in its history, and a guest lecture from another clandestine operation.In your first day of training, we'll also brief you on the latest missions the division has been tasked with.Then, the Star Trek podcast Strange New Pod briefs you on the Section 31 trailer, giving you their thoughts and what they're most excited about.Send us a textSupport the show

Join the Canadian bureau of Strange New Pod as they take a look at the very best of Nog, played by the late Aron Eisenberg.From his time making trouble with Jake and becoming a Starfleet cadet to becoming a full-fledged officer aboard Deep Space Nine. The crew will explore his family, his career, as well as the influence Nog had being the first Ferengi in Starfleet. Plus, Aron and Ciroc's influence on the Trek Podcasting community.As always, the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 218 of SNP!Send us a textSupport the show

Join the SNP Crew for their first episode of the New Year! We'll be recapping 2024 with a look back at the final seasons of Star Trek Discovery and Lower Decks, as well as Star Trek Prodigy Two.The team is also going to reveal their series and episode of the year, plus the Collective Choice for Series of the Year.What did YOU think about Trek in 2024? We read your mailbags throughout the episode. That and so much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

After four years of ear worming their way into our...hearts, the series finale of Star Trek Lower Decks is here. Join the SNP Crew, along with special guest Amy Imhoff, for their review and deep dive of episode 510, "The New Next Generation!"Season finale where lots of wild stuff happens. Yes, this is ACTUALLY the episode synopsis. Mike McMahan also stops by to share a very exclusive story with us: Where Lower Decks would eventually have ended up.Plus, the mailbag, and more on episode 216 of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

It's the penultimate episode of Star Trek Lower Decks, hopefully just for now! Join the SNP Crew for their review and deep dive of episode 509, "Fissure Quest!"Fissures must be closed before they get inflamed.Plus, the mailbag, and more on episode 215 of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

Just three episodes left until we say goodbye to Star Trek Lower Decks! Join the SNP Crew for their review and deep dive of episode 508, "Upper Decks!"The Lower Deckers have a pumpkin carving party.Plus, the mailbag, and more on episode 214 of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but Snell lurks all the same! Join the SNP Crew for their review of episode 507 of Star Trek Lower Decks, "Fully Dilated!"It's a pre-warp society undercover Girls Trip!Plus, the mailbag, and more on this week's episode of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

We don't care if you're a cube or an orb, we just want you to listen to our review of episode 506 of Star Trek Lower Decks, "Of Gods and Angles!"Mariner teams up with a troubled ensign while the Cerritos hosts peace talks between civilizations.Plus, we talk 765874 Unification, the mailbag, and more on this week's episode of Strange New Pod!12:47 - 765874 Unification Reaction42:49 - "Of Gods and Angles" ReviewSend us a textSupport the show

On this Bonus Pod, Emcee and Julian sit down with New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Una McCormack to discuss her latest novel, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Asylum. There are spoilers in this episode.How was ir writing for Captain Pike and Number One? How did the writer's strike affect the novel? This and so much more!When Una Chin-Riley and Christopher Pike meet at Starfleet Academy after one of his lectures, they immediately become friends. A stellar student, Una is the “poster girl” of her class, and Pike is determined to become a Starfleet captain with his own ship, rhetorically assembling his dream crew. As their friendship evolves, Pike also suspects Una is involved with the Euxhana, a Chionian cultural minority, who are seeking asylum in Federation space, leading to more questions than answers.Twenty-five years later, Una and Pike are working together on the USS Enterprise to settle a Chionian trade agreement when a pro-Euxhana saboteur launches a terrorist attack. When the suspect is taken into custody for interrogation and is discovered to have a history with Una, her past associations resurface, threatening to expose a secret she's been harboring all these years…Send us a textSupport the show

Join us, along with special guest Dave Hildebrand, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Generations!In this episode, we explore the themes of legacy and transition that define the film, including the passing of the torch from The Original Series to The Next Generation. We dive into behind-the-scenes stories about test screenings, the controversial decision to kill Captain Kirk, and the film's initial reception versus its lasting impact. Plus, the mailbag and more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Oh dammnnnn, Starbase 80! That's right. The crew is headed to the dreaded Starbase this week, and the SNP team has their review and deep dive of episode 505 of Star Trek Lower Decks! SNP OG host Brittany "The Borg Queen of Puns" Tomes returns to help us talk about this one!Ransom uses too much disinfectant gel while Mariner gets paranoid about curses.Plus, the mailbag, T'Poll, and so much more on episode 211 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Our coverage of Lower Decks season five continues with SNP's live review of episode 504, "A Farewell to Farms!" Badmiral Simon joins the crew for this episode!Dr. Migleemo cooks up some hot dishes while Mariner prefers hers served cold.Plus, the mailbag, T'Poll, and so much more on episode 210 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Our coverage of Lower Decks season five continues with SNP's live review of episode 503, "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel!" Plus, our interview with Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan!The Lower Deckers hunt nanites on a resort… in space?!Plus, the mailbag and so much more on episode 209 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

That's right, party people! Star Trek Lower Decks season five is finally here! Join the crew for their review and deep dive of the two episode season premiere.We also wrap of the 2024 edition of New York Comic Con, including news about Section 31 and Strange New Worlds.A spatial anomaly forces the Cerritos crew to face their own faces. Later, Tendi races to stop a conflict while Boimler and Mariner race to stop capitalists.Plus, the mailbag, T'Poll, and so much more on episode 208 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Lower Decks season five is a week away, and we're taking a look back at the team's favorite season of the series. It's our review and deep dive of Star Trek Lower Decks season four!Plus, the mailbag, T'Poll, and so much more on episode 207 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Join Emcee, Girafe, and Julian for a LATE SHOW edition of the pod as they deep dive the second Star Trek Lower Decks season five trailer!From TEAM KIM to big mama targs, Lower Decks' final (for now) season is looking like a blast.Plus, your LIVE thoughts and more on this BONUS edition of Strange New Pod!Send us a textSupport the show

After 40 episodes, the saga of the original NX Protostar comes to a conclusion in the season two finale of Star Trek Prodigy, "Ouroboros, Parts 1 & 2!" Join Emcee and Julian as they deep dive the battle for Solum's future and the ultimate fate of the Protostar.A desperate Asencia launches an all-out attack on the Federation that will destroy subspace, while Wesley and the cadets try to correct the timeline. But as the crew fights Asencia in a battle for control of Solum and the future – a sudden invasion by a destructive species complicates their end-game.Plus, the mailbag, and so much more on episode 206 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

Join the Canadian Bureau of the show for their review of episodes 17 and 18 of Star Trek Prodigy, "Brink" and "Behind Enemy Lines!"As war looms between the Federation and Solum, Gwyn proposes to lead the cadets on an undercover mission to gather intelligence and rescue Ilthuran. Later, Admiral Janeway devises a clever plan to liberate her crew from Asencia's prison, where they're trapped with an angry captive from the Loom.Send us a textSupport the show

Join the SNP Crew for a very special edition of the show as they welcome Dawnn Lewis and Terry Farrell to talk about the upcoming Star Trek Women for Kamala Call on October 3rd!Then, it's our review of episodes 215 and 216 of Star Trek Prodigy, "Ascension Parts 1 & 2!"Just as the Protostar and Voyager crews bring their mission to a close, a former enemy suddenly resurfaces with surprising new powers.Make sure to register to VOTE and check out the Star Trek Women for Kamala call on October 3rd.Send us a textSupport the show