Boldly Go - A Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Podcast

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi and Dave review episode 308 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Four and a Half Vulcans. Topics include bad science, illogical biases, and fight dancing. Oh, and we talk about Doug.

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi and Dave review episode 307 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, What is Starfleet? Topics include animal cruelty, documentary film making, and personal agendas. Are there diversions? You bet there are!

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi and Dave review episode 306 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. Topic include self doubt, subverting expectations, and the validation of hoarders. Dig out a knife and fork. This is a meaty one.

In this episode of Boldy Go, Brandi and Dave review episode 305 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Through the Lens of Time. Similarities include Prometheus. The Exorcist, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.We struggle through this one, folks. Dave even gets a little angry.

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi and Dave review episode 304 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, A Space Adventure Hour. Topics include layers of acting, the importance of science-fiction, and biting off more than you can chew. Get ready for some 1960s psychedelia.

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi and Dave review episode 303 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Shuttle to Kenfori. Topics include how to use zombies in a narrative, ranking security chiefs, and the character of hairstyles.Also, how to promote a podcast in the time before the ubiquitous popularity of podcasts. If you want, follow our random Star Trek podcast, Shield Podulation.

Brandi invites her husband, Dave, to review episodes 1 and 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Hegemony Part II and Wedding Bell Blues. Topics include fragile masculinity, critical wounds, and poor texting skills. What do you know? A good second part to a two parter in Star Trek. Follow that up with a comedy palate cleanser.With all these whiplash inducing changes in tone, expect one rocky rollercoaster of a season.

Clara Cook is back with Brandi for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 2 finale, "Hegemony". Topics include cliffhangers, a troubling lack of concern for colonists and the Cayuga, conveniences, and lazy storytelling. Come for the rants, stay for the...rants, I guess? It's going to be a long road to season 3.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has already had one big swing with the Lower Decks crossover. But they're not done swinging! Join Brandi and returning guest Clara Cook as they dive into S2E9, "Subspace Rhapsody". Talk and tangents include fan reactions, Prime Kirk, the concept of a musical, crap contraceptives, and an episode of bunnies. Listen and subscribe!

In this episode, Brandi welcomes first--but not last--time guest, Emily Strand, to talk SNW S2E8, Under the Cloak of War. Tangents include Fantasy Island, cramming Trek, managing trauma, and horses. Listen and subscribe!

In this VERY late episode, Brandi welcomes back Chris Littlefield for discussion of Star Trek:Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 7, "Those Old Scientists". Discussions include portals portaling, Pike constantly biting his tongue, the joy of live-action Boimler and Mariner, and how Brandi's Jack Quaid obsession is reaching new levels.

Two episodes so close together! Brandi welcomes Clara Cook to talk about SNW S2E6, "Lost in Translation". Discussion/Tangents include Babylon 5, The Wrath of Khan, fanzines, invisible aliens, processing grief, and how Star Trek horror episodes scared the crap out of Brandi as a child.

Brandi welcomes back Chris Littlefield, as they discuss SNW S2E5, "Charades". Tangents include maple bacon, Spock's internal organs, why don't shuttles have seat belts, and whether Chris would have a better chance getting with an all-human Spock.

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi is joined by honorary woman Chris Littlefield to discuss SNW S2E4, ""Among the Lotus Eaters". Topics include discussion of identity, hatred of the amnesia trope, and the wisdom (or lack thereof) of beaming down to a Bronze Age civilization in uniform. Listen and subscribe!

Get ready for an epic episode of Boldly Go! Dr. Amy H. Sturgis is in the house, and we can't help but go on and on about "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"...for over two hours! Tangents abound, and so does great conversation! Too many exclamation points? We think not!!!! You can find Dr. Amy at amyhsturgis.com. To get a copy of Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier, and get a 24% discount, go to https://vernonpress.com/book/1672 and enter code CFC10822213C4. In addition to the Vernon Press website, the book is available from all major retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.), and it is also available for request via libraries in hardcover and ebook formats. Library requests help get eyes on the book, so get on over to your local library branch!

Welcome back! Ashley Thomas is back with Brandi to talk about SNW season 2, episode 2, "Ad Astra Per Aspera". Topics and tangents include, courtroom dramas, big beautiful books, a game of horses, and shuttle safety (or lack thereof). Listen and subscribe! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boldlygo/episodes/14--Admiral-Pissoff-e25vt9b

Weeee're BAAAAA-AAAAAAACK! SNW season two is upon us, and Brandi is joined by Ashley Thomas (aka The Nerdy Blogger) to talk about the season premiere, "The Broken Circle". Topics and tangents include Ashley's Trek history, the Kelvin movies, famous last words, La'An's stomach for liquor, and incidental music. Listen and subscribe! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boldlygo/episodes/13--Super-Soldier-Stims-e25krlv

A Quality of Mercy. Brandi and Suzanne get together to tackle the final episode of season 1 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Does having double the Pike really double the fun in this 'Balance of Terror' redux? Was Yeoman Rand on the Farragut with Captain Kirk? And why does their conversation keep circling back to Nazis? So many questions!! Grab your Monster Maroon and have a listen.

This episode is double-stuffed, as Brandi was sick with COVID and had to skip a week. Coverage includes both episodes 8 & 9 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "The Elysian Kingdom" and "All Those Who Wander". Expect unconnected movie references, laughter, and tears, from both Suzanne and Brandi. It's a long one, but we think it's worth it, especially just for Brandi's Brain Fog! 

Illness and internet problems be damned! Brandi and Suzanne cover episode 7 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "The Serene Squall". Marvel at Brandi's husky sick voice! Be afraid of getting between Suzanne and her Chakotay! Listen to accidental misgendering of Captain Angel on a few occasions (our apologies)! And don't forget Sybok!