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Boldly celebrating five years of Trek fandom, Strange New Pod continues its mission into year six and beyond—exploring the past, present, and future of Star Trek with insight, humor, and heart. From legacy series to the latest episodes, deep-dive discussions to special guests, we engage every corner of the Final Frontier. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, there's always a place for you in this ever-expanding universe.
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On this bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Emcee welcome New York Times bestselling author David Mack aboard to talk all about his brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Ring of Fire! Get ready for a deep dive at warp speed as they explore everything from Pike’s haunted past and Una’s hidden secrets to Spock, Chapel, and La’An’s tangled emotional web. David opens up about the book’s high-stakes setting above a black hole, the themes of guilt, redemption, and moral sacrifice ...
Join the SNP crew as they dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and the crew break down episode five, "Imagination's Limits!" Episode Synopsis: Khan and his people prepare for inescapable calamity, and learn they are no longer alone on this world. Are these mysterious new arrivals enemies, or possible allies? Plus the mailbag and more on episode 256 of Strange New Pod. Send us a text Support the show
On this episode of Alternative Space, Girafe sits down with Dr. Tiffany Chow, a leading physician and neuroscientist specializing in Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They explore the latest insights into neurodegenerative disorders, discuss the unique ways space travel affects the brain, and reflect on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Sarek,” drawing parallels between science fiction and real-world neuroscience. Along the way, Dr. Chow shares her expertise on caregiver advocacy, cl...
Join us live as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and Hawk break down episode four, "Magical Thinking!" Episode Synopsis: Marla McGivers identifies an urgent threat to the colony. Khan grapples with leading his followers through increasingly difficult times, and a startling revelation from Marla Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a Trek discussion. Send us a t...
Act 2: Not Yet Finished of Dare to Be Wise is available now! After Ensign Tennan is critically injured while repairing Challenger’s impulse drive, the crew’s fate hangs in the balance. Can Dr. Voraal’s medical expertise save the young officer’s life? Or will Tennan become the Challenger’s first casualty? But there’s no time to breathe. As the ship narrowly dodges destruction in the heavy metal asteroid field, sensors flare with strange readings: gradons wash over the vessel, and then space it...
Join us as the SNP Crew dives into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. We’ll be breaking down the premiere episodes, sharing our thoughts, and chatting with you in real-time about what this means for the legacy of Khan Noonien Singh. Episode Synopses: Episode 1: "Paradise" — Marooned by Captain James T. Kirk on Ceti Alpha V, Khan Noonien Singh and his followers begin building a new civilization, but this strange new world harbors ...
In this brand new episode of Alternative Space, Amy and Giraffe sit down with Liz Kennick, President of Teachers in Space. Liz shares how her organization is empowering educators with real-world spaceflight experiences, hands-on experiments, and classroom-ready resources designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. From suborbital launches to STEM teaching in action, this conversation dives into the ways teachers can connect students directly with the futur...
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the Strange New Worlds season three finale, "New Life and New Civilizations." "New Life and New Civilizations" is written by Dana Horgan & Davy Perez, and directed by Marja Vrvilo. When an ancient, evil alien force re-emerges, Pike must make one of the hardest decisions of his life to stop the evil from spreading. Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more on episode 253 of SNP. Send...
The journey continues as our crew launches into Adventure 2: Dare to Be Wise! In Act 1, the U.S.S. Challenger is ordered to survey a dense asteroid field, but the mission goes off-course almost immediately. When Commodore Xen and her crew arrive to begin their survey, the situation on board goes from bad to worse. Time is running out, Challenger’s fate hangs in the balance, and not everyone will make it through unscathed. Buckle up! Strange New Adventures is back, and the stakes have never be...
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds season three, "Terrarium." "Terrarium" is written by Alan B. McElroy and directed by Andrew Coutts. When Ortegas crash lands on a deadly, toxic moon, where the chances of survival are slim to none, she finds herself stranded and forced to challenge her most closely held beliefs in order to survive. Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more o...
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of episode 308 of Strange New Worlds season three, "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans!" "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" is written by Dana Horgan & Henry Alonso Myers and directed by Jordan Canning. The episode guest stars Patton Oswalt. After a mission that turns crew members into Vulcans, trouble arises when they try to revert to human. Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more on episode 251 of SNP...
1It’s a milestone, crew. Strange New Pod is warping into its 250th episode! This week, we’re diving headfirst into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 7: “What is Starfleet?” Written by Kathryn Lyn & Alan McElroy and directed by Sharon Lewis. While aiding a war-torn planet, Pike and crew face scrutiny from a probing journalist. We’ll be breaking it all down with our signature mix of passion, humor, and deep Trek love. Plus your mailbag thoughts, and a brand-new Strange New Loop...
Join Julian, Girafe, and Emcee for this bonus episode diving into Star Trek: Lower Decks - Warp Your Own Way, the franchise's first interactive graphic novel. Penned by Ryan North and illustrated by Chris Fenoglio, this groundbreaking adventure lets readers navigate Lieutenant Mariner through a series of choices, each leading to unique outcomes. We'll explore the novel's innovative "choose your own adventure" format, its impact on the Lower Decks universe, and share our favorite paths and sur...
The SNP team is diving into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode 306, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” Lieutenant Commander James Kirk’s first day in the Captain’s chair of the U.S.S. Farragut takes a disastrous turn when the Enterprise is captured by a deadly Scavenger Ship. But the alien menace is not exactly what it seems… Join us as we break down every twist, talk about character moments, and share our favorite scenes. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag and so much more on ep...
Strange New Worlds Season 3 continues to boldly go with episode 305, “Through the Lens of Time,” written by Onitra Johnson & Davy Perez and directed by Andi Armaganian. This week, the crew at Strange New Pod breaks down the latest adventure aboard the Enterprise. Chapel and Korby's quest leads the Enterprise to ancient ruins hiding a dark secret. As always, we open the hailing frequencies for our Mailbag, where we read your thoughts, theories, and reactions. Plus, news and much more on ep...
Go behind the scenes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with makeup artist Scotia Boyd, recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con 2025! Scotia shares what it takes to bring Trek’s futuristic aesthetics to life! Girafe talks to Scotia about her creative inspirations, on-set collaborations, and the evolving demands of working on a show that blends science fiction, horror, musicals, and more. An insightful look at the artistry that helps Strange New Worlds boldly go! Send us a text Support the show
Join Emcee, Girafe, and Julian for our Strange New Worlds review of Episode 304 – “A Space Adventure Hour!” Directed by Jonathan Frakes, the episode incorporates a murder mystery theme: When La’an (Christina Chong) tests a prototype holodeck with a fictional case only she can solve, the consequences of failure get greater and greater, with the Enterprise hanging in the balance. We’ll break down the twists, turns, genre fun, and everything in between, and as always, your thoughts in the mailba...
Comic-Con 2025 brought the future of Star Trek right to Hall H, and now it's time to break it all down! Join Julian and Girafe for our full Star Trek Universe wrap-up show, packed with everything we saw, heard, and felt across an unforgettable weekend in San Diego. 💫From puppet captains and emotional cast reveals to brand-new trailers and behind-the-scenes quotes, we’re diving into: 🌌 Strange New Worlds Season 3 – That noir-inspired simulation episode? We’ve seen it, and we’ll tease wha...
🖖 This week on Strange New Pod, we're diving deep into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 3, "Shuttle to Kenfori." "Pike and M'Benga enter Klingon space for Batel's cure as M'Benga's past returns on a deadly world! Plus, mailbag read from San Diego Comic Con and more on episode 246 of Strange New Pod. Send us a text Support the show
On this special bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Girafe are thrilled to be joined by the writing duo behind Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming, the upcoming IDW comic series hitting shelves this fall! Please welcome Susan and Tilly Bridges! We dive into the long-awaited return story of the Voyager crew and the aftermath of their journey through the Delta Quadrant. Why was now the perfect time to tell this story? What can fans expect when the crew return to Earth? We also explore the go...
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