Strange New Pod

Strange New Pod

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A Weekly Star Trek podcast focusing on the past, present, and future of Trek.

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257 episodes

The Duras Sisters - Uniting the Great Houses | Klingons in Discovery

Last Days of DISCO Festival co-hosts THE DURAS SISTERS PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duras-sisters-podcast/id1532449957 GO LIVE to bring you a deep dive into one of the most controversial topics to come out of : The Klingons. From the start of the Klingon war and their new look-shaven heads to their... um...extra appendages, all the way to LRell and her Mother arc in season two, Ashlyn & Rhianna go down the path of Tkuvma like only they know how. tlhIngan maH. taHjaj! Follow the Duras Sisters Podcast: APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duras-sisters-podcast/id1532449957| TWITTER https://twitter.com/Durassisterspod | BLUESKY https://bsky.app/profile/durassisterspod.bsky.social| THREADS https://www.threads.net/@thedurassisterspodcast?hl=en | INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/thedurassisterspodcast/?hl=en| TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurassisterspod?_t=8l4bhjoPLih&_r=1 Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 19m
Apr 01
The Chair is Yours | The Captains of Discovery Panel

Over four seasons of , the center seat of the has been a revolving door; from Captain Lorca and finally to Captain Burnham. As part of the festivities for the Last Days of DISCO Podcast Festival, weve gathered a panel of hosts from six podcasts taking part to talk about each of the officers who have had the privledge of calling themselves...captain! Host: JULIAN BROWN https://twitter.com/julianhasthecon - Strange New Pod Panelists: Ryan (YUM YUM POD https://yum-yum-podcast.simplecast.com/) - Captain Lorca Joe (CAPTAIN'S QUADRANT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslqh8caGKYsFJc8pIFn5Mw) - Captain Lorca Heather (PROMENADE MERCHANTS PODCAST https://shows.acast.com/60ffdbc0d9f77c0012134dfa/episodes) - Captain Lorca Drew & Jeedey (YET ANOTHER STAR TREK PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yet-another-star-trek-podcast/id1612136075) - Captain Pike David (Promenade Merchants Podcast) - Captain Saru Myrriah (STAR TREK DISCOVERY POD https://startrekpod.libsyn.com/) - Captain Burnham Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 30m
Mar 31
Not On Our Watch | SNP & The Duras Sisters Deep Dive Discovery S4

Strange New Pod and the Duras Sisters kick off The Last Days of DISCO Podcast Festival! Julian and Hawk, along with Ashlyn and Rhianna, review season four of ahead of the season five premiere. What did they think of the DMA? The addition of Presiden Rillak? And what are some of their favorite and least favorite moments? Plus, the mailbag, news, and much more on episode 178 of Strange New Pod! Follow the Duras Sisters Podcast: APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duras-sisters-podcast/id1532449957| TWITTER https://twitter.com/Durassisterspod | BLUESKY https://bsky.app/profile/durassisterspod.bsky.social| THREADS https://www.threads.net/@thedurassisterspodcast?hl=en | INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/thedurassisterspodcast/?hl=en| TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurassisterspod?_t=8l4bhjoPLih&_r=1 Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

2h 12m
Mar 29
A Very Short Episode | SNP's Review & Deep Dive of Very Short Treks

As part of Paramounts celebration of 50 years of animation, a series of were released. The response was less than stellar. The SNP crew has given these some time to breathe, and its about time we reviewed them, for better or for worse. Plus, the mailbag, news, and much more on episode 177 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 27m
Mar 22
Let's Explore, Together | What Would Enterprise Season 5 Have Looked Like?

Since its cancellation, there have always been rumblings about what an season five may have looked like.  Would they have ignored "These Are the Voyages?" Would there have been less war and conflict and an emphasis on exploring? Or would the series have gone straight into the historic Earth-Romulan War, which season four had already begun to lay down the framework for? Join the SNP Crew this Thursday as they, along with our collective, try to answer that question. Plus, the news, mailbag, and so much more on Episode 176 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 24m
Mar 15
That Was Kind Of Hot | Mariner & Ransom's Will They, Have They?

Throughout all four seasons of , there have been hints that there is a possible attraction between Jack Ransom and Beckett Mariner, even a possible past fling. The SNP Crew explores their work relationship aboard the , the tension between the two, and if this is, in fact, a relationship that has previously happened or one that has been forming over time. Plus, the Strange New Loop, mailbag, and more on episode 175 of Strange New Pod. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 14m
Mar 08
Decrypting the Firewall | A Sit Down With David Mack on His New Novel

Join Hawk and Julian as they sit down with New York Times bestselling author David Mack to discuss his brand new novel, "Firewall!" David talks about how long it took him to be given the green light on the project, the importance of making Firewall a queer normative story, and how the book, at its core, is a coming-of-age story for Seven of Nine. Also, stay tuned after the interview for details on how you can win a copy of the novel! ORDER  https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Firewall-David-Mack/dp/1668046350/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nbuY8YApE8FqXREyzZrXHrQVIu44uwPRUWpXVk_BdZYYWqZnl5nGaqrD0aNB0Cc3aFWOmpFwD9utXVaVX6tabrGup6icAGAKdEx3EIsQ6eq1Lpd0Eewiy0Z6wh5el_J1VSmLrURzrFSrOJTd44j0a3fV8hS3xmBBJL6EPi0Jv8pez-RATGtSouJqaw1BkJl7TLQL0LCk0Vsy-FS43a2_CR49vpoGq8XiRegioLgEpr4.0Tt62_RaXdutwTjfICpBJX6fn7UQaNR3-hJLO_9fMQw&qid=1708965501&sr=8-1TWO YEARS AFTER THE USS ’s return from the Delta Quadrant, Seven of Nine finds herself rejected for a position in Starfleet…and instead finds a new home with the interstellar rogue law enforcement corps known as the Fenris Rangers. The Rangers seem like an ideal fit for Seven—but to embrace this new destiny, she must leave behind all she’s ever known, and risk losing the most important thing in her life: her friendship with Admiral Kathryn Janeway. Follow David Mack: TWITTER https://x.com/davidalanmack?s=21&t=jnnvR4YmkjPDx42qPYN9EQ Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 29m
Mar 01
Star Trek Discovery S5 Full Trailer | Deep Dive & Breakdown

We are just over one month away from the final season of Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they deep dive and break down the latest season five trailer! Plus the mailbag and much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 6m
Feb 25
We've Got a Coolant Leak! | The Best of Geordi La Forge

In honor of LeVar Burtons birthday this Friday, the SNP crew celebrate their favorite episodes featuring Geordi La Forge! From his early days as the helmsman and his promotion to Chief Engineer to becoming a Commodore and overseeing the fleet museum, Geordi La Forge is one of Treks most beloved characters. Plus, your favorite Geordi moments, the Strange New Loop, and much more on episode 173 of Strange New Pod. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 47m
Feb 16
Yeah, We're Doing Tuvix | A Retro Review and Deep Dive

Almost four years into Strange New Pod....were finally breaking one of Julians cardinal rules...were doing "Tuvix!" How does the episode stand up today? Was Janeway right?  The SNP Crew will do their best to do this one justice (yeah, yeah, we know). Plus, your thoughts on the episode in our mailbag, news, and much more on episode 172 of SNP. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 59m
Feb 09
The State of Star Trek | A Look at the Franchise in 2024 & Beyond

Join the SNP Crew as we take a deep look into the state of the franchise in the early months of 2024 and beyond!  From television and possible upcoming films to the litverse and possible merger with Skydance, were going to take stock of everything thats warping into your living rooms. Plus, the mailbag, the Strange New Loop, and so much more on episode 171 of Strange New Pod. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 53m
Feb 02
What's the Red Matter? | Wants and Don't Wants For the Upcoming Kelvin Films

Paramount continues to promise us that is on the way. Now, a prequel set in the Kelvinverse (wouldnt that be the Romulan War or ?) has been announced. The SNP Crew, along with our collective, goes through our wants and dont wants  for potential Kelvin films. All that and so much more on episode 170 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 40m
Jan 26
Is Picard Beaming Onto the Silver Screen? | Wants and Don't Wants

At the conclusion of season three, it seemed as if Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the finally had the proper send-off fans had been wanting since 2002. But after hints and rumors from Patrick Stewart himself, it seems like Picard will make one final journey on film. Join the SNP Crew along with our amazing collective for their wants and dont wants from the potential Picard/TNG/Legacy film. That and so much more on episode 169 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 17m
Jan 19
The Temporal Cold War | A Deep Dive Into the Historic Conflict

Join the SNP Crew as they journey through time, chronicling and deep-diving one of the most devastating events in history, The Temporal Cold War. From Jonathan Archers first dealings in the conflict in the episode "Cold Front" to traveling to the 32nd century, the crew is going to attempt to make sense of a conflict that has spanned centuries and is never truly over. Plus, a very special strange new loop and much more on episode 168 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 39m
Jan 12
A Sit Down with John Billingsley

Join Girafe for this very special bonus pod as she sits down for a chat with Dr. Phlox himself, JOHN BILLINGSLEY https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0082517/! They talk about books and literature, the importance of his support for both PanCan and the Hollywood Food Coalition, and much more. Find out more about PanCan HERE https://pancan.org/ Find out more about the Hollywood Food Coalition HERE https://hofoco.org/ Produced & edited by: Julian Brown Executive Producer: Tara Polen Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

32m
Jan 08
"A Bountiful Bounty of Booty" | A Strange New Pod Table Read Special

Strange New Pod kicks off 2024 with a very special table read! Join the crew with our very special guest, one of our Badmirals and Executive Producers, Tara Polen, as they read a "spec" script written by our very own Ecmee Frodis! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

41m
Jan 05
The Strange New Pod End of Year Special 2023

Join the SNP Crew as we wrap up 2023! The crew will be announcing their Best series and episode of 2023, talking about some of their personal favorite moments of the year and much more. Plus, our first EVER Collectives Choice Awards, including best actor, actress, third act Knick Knack, and other categories. We will also be doing TWO LIVE giveaways which include S2 on 4K UHD in a limited edition steelbook and a set of LOWER DECKS Funkos (Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, and Tendi). And, of course, YOUR favorite moments of the year and so much more on our last episode of 2023! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 31m
Dec 29, 2023
David Jones Wears a Red Shirt | A Sit Down With the Toronto Based Actor

Julian sits down with his friend and Toronto based Background actor David Jones. From childhood favorites, working as a background actor in Toronto to getting to put on a Red Shirt (of sorts) and SURVIVING in Strange New Worlds Episode 208, "Under the Cloak of War." Sit back, relax, grab some egg nog (or Raktajino), and enjoy this bonus holiday edition of SNP. Follow David Jones: TWITTER https://x.com/thebigguy86?s=21&t=jnnvR4YmkjPDx42qPYN9EQ | THREADS https://www.threads.net/@actordaymon86official?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==| INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/actordaymon86official?igsh=b243aWszMG9qdTQ3 Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

32m
Dec 23, 2023
The Son of Mogh | SNP's Best of Worf Episode

Member of the House of Martok, Bane to the Duras Family, and the Slayer of Gowron. Also, make sure his chamomile tea is piping hot. Thats right, in honor of Michael Dorns birthday this past weekend, SNP is going back and exploring the VERY best of Worf! This is such an occasion that Emcee drew some beautiful cover art for this one. From his days as chief security officer on the to later becoming the strategic operations officer on , the team is going to go on a journey of revenge, love, honor, and of course, some Klingon opera. Plus the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 165 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 57m
Dec 15, 2023
The Human Adventure | A Deep Dive & Look Back at Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Just in time for its 44th anniversary, the SNP crew finally takes a look back and deep dive From its origins to the recently released 4K UHD complete remaster of the Directors Edition, the crew takes a few circles around the to make sure they dont miss anything. Plus the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 164 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 49m
Dec 08, 2023
Bajor & The Prophets | A Deep Dive Into Bajor's Religion and Deities

Join the SNP Crew as they journey through the wormhole for an exploration into the Prophets! From Ben Sisko being chosen as their emissary to questions of faith and bad actors within The Way of the Prophets, the team explores it all. Plus the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 163 of Strange New Pod! COMPLETE HOST Watchlist: PILOT: "Emissary" 316: "Prophet Motive" 417: "Accession" 510: "Rapture" 321: "The Reckoning" 606: "Sacrifice of Angels"  626: "Tears of the Prophets" 701: "Image in the Sand" 702: "Shadows and Symbols" 717: "Penumbra" 718: "Til Death Do Us Part" SERIES FINALE: "What You Leave Behind" Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

2h 2m
Dec 01, 2023
Share Your Pain | A Deep Dive Into Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

But why?! Why deep dive ? The answer is simple: The SNP Crew havent done so yet, and were keeping the Lower Decks spirit alive with an episode that is filled with good times and shenanigans! From the films plagued pre-production and lackluster visual effects to a script that is more concept than something completely fleshed out. And, of course, the questionable decision to have William Shatner direct, the crew break it down as best as possible. Plus, the mailbag, news, and much more on episode 162 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

2h 15m
Nov 17, 2023
"Old Friends, New Planets" Lower Decks S4 Finale Review

Join the SNP Crew for their review and deep dive of the season four finale, "Old Friends, New Planets!" What happens when Mariner escapes Nick Locarno’s Nova Fleet aboard a Steamrunner class? What major decision does Tendi make when bartering with her sister D’Erica? Who does Captain Freeman put in command of the during Mariner’s rescue? How is Genesis involved?! The crew it all down! Plus the mailbag, the winner of our shuttle giveaway, and more on episode 161 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

2h 8m
Nov 03, 2023
Star Trek Prodigy S2 Wants and Don't Wants w/ Aaron Waltke

Join Cadet Cecily, Emcee, Girafe. and Julian for this very special Day edition of SNP, as the crew goes down a list of their wants and dont wants for the shows upcoming season! Plus, Julian sits down with executive producer and writer Aaron Waltke,  who talks about the Netflix pickup, the fans campaign to save and so much more. Collective wants and dont wants, the mailbag, and two surprise giveaways on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod!  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 14m
Oct 30, 2023
Lower Decks "The Inner Fight" Review

Join the SNP Crew for their review of the penultimate episode of season four, "The Inner Fight!" What happens when Captain Freeman puts Mariner on an “easy” assignment after she realizes she’s trying to get herself killed? What do we finally learn about Beckett’s past and how does it connect to the much wider universe? On a pirate friendly planet, how does Carol get the intel she needs? And what character is finally revealed to be the person behind the disappearances of so many non-federation ships? The crew breaks it all down. Plus the mailbag, the final code word for our Yosemite shuttle giveaway, and more on episode 160 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

2h 3m
Oct 27, 2023
Lower Decks "Caves" Review

Join Emcee, Hawk, and Julian for their review of episode 408, "Caves!" What happens when Boims, Mariner, Rutherford, and Tendi are reunited for an away mission together, only to get trapped in a cave? How do each of their stories affect one another, and how are the Vendorians involved? The crew breaks it all down! Plus, the mailbag, another code word for our shuttle giveaway, and more on episode 159 of Strange New Pod. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 12m
Oct 20, 2023
Lower Decks "A Few Badgeys More" Review

Join Emcee, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian for their review of episode 407, "A Few Badgeys More!" What happens when Badgey ambushes the , and how do we wind up with Goodgy and Logicy? Also, when Peanut Hamper is up for parole, and Agimus tells Starfleet he has intel on all the ships getting destroyed, are they really reformed or have something up their digital sleeves? The crew breaks it all down! Plus, another codeword for our shuttle giveaway, the strange new loop, and more on episode 158 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 15m
Oct 12, 2023
Lower Decks "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place" Review w/ Jessko

Join the SNP Crew for their review of episode 406, "Parth Ferengis Heart Place," with our friend and resident Ferengi collective member JESSKO! https://x.com/captain_lizord?s=21&t=jnnvR4YmkjPDx42qPYN9EQ What happens when the and visit Ferenginar to begin the negotiations for their entry into the Federation? Why doesn’t the Admiral listen to Carol when Rom and Leeta are clearly playing him? How do Tendi and Rutherford handle having to pretend to be married to each other? Who knew Boim Boim loved sleazy morning television? And why does Mariner try to self-sabotage when she has nothing to rebel against? Plus, the mailbag, another code word for our shuttle giveaway, and more on episode 157 of Strange New Pod! Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 40m
Oct 06, 2023
Lower Decks "Empathalogical Fallacies" Review

Join the SNP Crew for their review of episode 405, "Empathalogical Fallacies." What happens when the ferries a group of Betazoids to Risa, but things start to get whacky in the bar? How is T’Lyn at the center of it? And what does the Bear Pack do to help Boimler get through overworking himself once again? The team breaks it all down! Plus, the mailbag, a VERY special surprise, and so much more on episode 156 of Strange New Pod Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

1h 31m
Sep 29, 2023
The Final Voyage | A Look Back at Picard Season Three w/ Dave Blass & James MacKinnon

Join Emcee, Hawk, and Julian for their review and deep dive into the final season of with special guests Production Designer DAVE BLASS https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003478/ and Lead makeup artist JAMES MACKINNON https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533567/! The crew talks about the new and returning characters on the show, like Liam Shaw and Ro Laren, and then go through the show act by act, before finally getting into favorite and least favorite moments! Plus, our Blu-ray Steelbook giveaway, the mailbag, and more on episode 155 of Strange New Pod! STAR TREK: PICARD THE FINAL SEASON https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Picard-Final-Season/dp/B0C7P8JZJT/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2Z82636KHKNQX&keywords=star+trek+picard+season+3&qid=1695833701&sprefix=star+trek+picard+seaosn+%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3 and COMPLETE SERIES https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Complete-Gates-McFadden/dp/B0C7P6X2BK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=22IZAZ4P4986L&keywords=star+trek+picard+the+complete+series&qid=1695833732&sprefix=star+trek+picard+the+complete+serie%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-2 is available now on Blu-ray, and the STAR TREK: PICARD LEGACY COLLECTION https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Picard-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B0C87DFHNY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RZUAYH7KUEUC&keywords=star+trek+picard+the+legacy+collection&qid=1695833758&sprefix=star+trek+picard+the+leg%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-2will be available November 7. Segments: 7:20 - Season Three Expectations 18:20 - New and Returning Characters 40: 05 - Act 1 Deep Dive 1:16:06 - Dave Blass Interview w/ Hawk & Julian 1:30:34 - Act 2 Deep Dive 1:56:25 - James MacKinnon Interview w/ Girafe & Julian 2:09:57 - Act 3 Deep Dive 2:36:41 - Least Favorite & Favorite Moments 2:49:56 - Final Thoughts Support the show https://www.patreon.com/strangenewpod

3h 0m
Sep 27, 2023