Feminist Frequency's Star Trek Podcast
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Whether it’s tagging along with Michael Burnham on her adventures aboard the Discovery or joining Jean-Luc Picard as he returns to the digital airwaves, Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast is here to dig deeper into every moment of modern Star Trek with you and have fun doing it. From deep analysis of storylines and themes to consideration of hairstyles and the handling of alien cultures, we cover it all, and we regularly beam aboard some insightful special guests to help us (and you) get the most out of everything happening on those future stardates. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a moment. Feminist Frequency's Star Trek Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
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Whether it’s tagging along with Michael Burnham on her adventures aboard the Discovery or joining Jean-Luc Picard as he returns to the digital airwaves, Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast is here to dig deeper into every moment of modern Star Trek with you and have fun doing it. From deep analysis of storylines and themes to consideration of hairstyles and the handling of alien cultures, we cover it all, and we regularly beam aboard some insightful special guests to help us (and you) get the most out of everything happening on those future stardates. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a moment. Feminist Frequency's Star Trek Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
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Episodes
Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 12 & 13: “Species 10-C” & “Coming Home”
3/22/2022
It’s the season finale of Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast as Ebony returns to discuss the final two episodes of Star Trek Discovery, season 4. Listen in as she and Anita catch up on how they’ve been feeling about the season overall, and make sure you stick around for The Hair Report!
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Duration:00:52:17
Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 10 & 11: “The Galactic Barrier” & “Rosetta”
3/8/2022
Season 4 of Discovery is drawing to a close, and joining Anita to discuss how (un?)successfully it’s approaching that conclusion are returning special guests and Women at Warp: Jarrah Hodge and Sarah Gulde.
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Duration:00:38:41
Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 8 & 9: “All In” & “Rubicon”
2/22/2022
After a lengthy mid-season break, STAR TREK DISCOVERY season 4 is back and so are we! Joining Anita are two exciting returning guests: clinical psychologist Ali Mattu and NASA engineer Bobak Ferdowsi, both with impressive Star Trek credentials (such as having actually watched DS9). We had an awesome episode with them during season 3 of Disco, so we’re jazzed to have them back. This episode has special video access exclusively for Patreon supporters, so be sure to check out the link posted on...
Duration:00:59:03
Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 6 & 7: “Stormy Weather” & “…But to Connect”
1/4/2022
If you like Youtubers, Trekkies, and Trekkie Youtubers, this is your episode. Anita is joined by special guests Steve Shives and Jessie "Gender" Earl to discuss episodes 6 and 7. Listen in as they share their thoughts on the first half of the season (including the, so far, stellar handling of mental health issues), their hopes and speculations for the second half of the season (like the morally grey question of how to stop the DMA), who we’re star-shipping as a couple this season (you might...
Duration:01:02:17
Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 4 & 5: “All Is Possible” & “The Examples”
12/21/2021
Writer, journalist, and returning guest Laura Hudson, and author, comedian, and new-to-the-podcast special guest Leighann Lord have both beamed aboard to join Anita in discussing episodes 4 & 5 of the 4th season of Star Trek: Discovery. Together we talk about our feelings on the season so far and dive into the finer points of these episodes’ strengths and weaknesses.
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Duration:01:07:44
Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 2 & 3: “Anomaly” & “Choose to Live”
12/7/2021
They’ve been guests of our podcasts in the past, but today Anita is excited to welcome both co-hosts of the Our Opinions Are Correct Podcast to the same episode of Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast: Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders. Together we discuss episodes 2 and 3 of season 4 of Discovery.
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Duration:00:42:45
Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episode 1: “Kobayashi Maru”
11/23/2021
It’s been almost a year since we got together to talk about what’s been going with Michael, Saru, Tilly, and the rest of the USS Disco, but the show is back and so are we! Season 4 premiered on November 18th and we are so ready to talk about it. Listen in as Anita and Ebony recap season 3 before diving into the season premiere, sharing their thoughts, impressions and predictions for the season to come. And, of course, Ebony returns with a comprehensive Hair Report. Welcome back!
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Duration:00:48:55
Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 12 & 13: “There is a Tide” & “That Hope is You, Part 2”
1/12/2021
We’ve had amazing guests all season long, but much like Kirk and Spock, there’s really nothing like Anita and Ebony together. Back on the bridge for the final podcast of the season, Ebony is here with her thoughts and feelings on the conclusion of season 3 of Star Trek Discovery, season 4 predictions, as well as what we’ve all been waiting for: The Hair Report.
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Duration:01:02:10
Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 10 & 11: “Terra Firma, Part 2” & “Su’Kal”
12/29/2020
As season 3 of Star Trek Discovery heads towards its conclusion, and the mystery of The Burn is revealed, Anita welcomes returning guest YouTuber Steve Shives, as well award-winning science fiction and nonfiction writer, journalist and podcaster Annalee Newitz, here to discuss episodes 10 and 11. Listen in as our guests weigh in on the season as a whole, share some theories which would be devastating if true, and remind Anita why she started a Star Trek podcast in the first place.
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Duration:01:07:25
Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9: “The Sanctuary” & “Terra Firma, Part 1”
12/15/2020
Today on Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek podcast host Anita is joined by some very exciting guests. This episode sees the return of clinical psychologist Ali Mattu whose insights we’re always eager to hear. New to the podcast is Bobak Ferdowsi, a fault protection engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a very impressive Star Trek resume. Listen in as we offer our reactions, insights and headcanons on episodes 8 and 9 of the third season of Discovery, all while our guests fill in the...
Duration:01:05:29
Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 6 & 7: “Scavengers” & “Unification III”
12/1/2020
Today on the podcast we’re halting the turbolift for special guests Charlie Jane Anders and Trace Dominguez to discuss episodes 6 and 7 of season 3 of Star Trek Discovery. Tune in as we give our (mixed) reactions to this pair of episodes, including head cannon plot-hole repair, lore references going all the way back to the original series, and why everything is better with a cat.
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Duration:01:00:17
Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 4 & 5: “Forget Me Not” & “Die Trying”
11/17/2020
For today’s foray into the latest episodes of season 3 of Discovery, Anita is joined by Steve Shives and Laura Hudson. Both have previously been guests on Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast, and we’re excited to have them here to discuss episodes 4 and 5: “Forget Me Not” and “Die Trying”. Join us as we take a look at an interesting set of episodes, including the first trans character on Star Trek ever, as we continue to weigh in on whether what seems to be a promising season will...
Duration:01:04:44
Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 2 & 3: “Far From Home” & “People of Earth”
11/3/2020
Season 3 of Discovery is getting goooooood, and joining Anita to discuss all the ways we enjoyed episodes 2 & 3 are special guests and Women Who Warp: Jarrah Hodge and Sarah Gulde. Join us we share our thoughts on characters old and new, make some season predictions, and even experience the catharsis of a good cry. If you’re here for The Hair Report make sure to listen until the end of the podcast where Ebony makes a brief appearance to share her…ah…thoughts.
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Duration:00:40:14
Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episode 1: That Hope is You
10/20/2020
Not quite 930 years, but it’s been a minute since we talked Star Trek. Season 3 of Discovery is finally here and Anita and Ebony are back on bridge duty, going boldly into the 32nd century where Michael Burnham is making new friends and looking for old ones. We’re here to share our reactions to the first episode, from feelings about new characters and plot directions, to hopes and apprehensions for the season to come. Listen in as we give our rating, announce some of our many special guests...
Duration:00:48:50
Star Trek Picard #10 - “Et in Arcadia Ego: Part II”
3/31/2020
This episode of Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast finds Anita and Ebony discussing episode 10 of Picard, the final episode in the series’ first season. So… what did we think? Listen in to find out where we were impressed, what we found disappointing, and what we’re hoping to leave, full-speed, behind as we plot a course to season 2!
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Duration:00:45:16
Star Trek Picard #8 and #9 - “Broken Pieces” / “Et in Arcadia Ego: Part I”
3/24/2020
Content Warning: This episode of the podcast contains discussions of graphic self harm and suicide.
In a very timely guest appearance, Dr. Ali Mattu— clinical psychologist, host of The Psych Show, and friend of the podcast— joins Anita and Ebony to discuss not only Star Trek: Picard, but the state of the world and the unique cultural and psychological challenges we all currently face. After a bit of reflection, we are committed to diving into episodes 8 and 9 (the penultimate of the season)...
Duration:01:02:26
Star Trek Picard #6 and #7 - "The Impossible Box" / "Nepenthe"
3/10/2020
Returning special guest Laura Hudson beams aboard to discuss episodes 6 and 7. Join us for our observations on major developments in this first season, disappointments in characterization, why we’re here for the bunicorn pizza, and why double-secret black-ops Romulans make the worst boyfriends.
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Duration:00:51:07
Star Trek Picard #4 and #5 - “Absolute Candor”/ “Stardust City Rag”
2/25/2020
Returning special guest Steve Shives buckles his seatbelt and goes for a ride in the space trailer this week, and it was a wild time! Tune in for a discussion of the latest goings-on in the Exposition Quadrant, wherein Picard mixes it up with some pissed off Romulans; the crew of La Sirena add a new member to their ragtag group of losers; and we finally see a beloved, well-missed face.
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Duration:00:46:03
Star Trek Picard | S01, E02 & E03: Maps and Legends / The End is the Beginning
2/11/2020
Very special guest Sarah Gulde returns to the podcast to help us take a deep dive into episodes 2 and 3 of Picard. Together with episode 1, these three make up the exposition-heavy pilot of the show, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a rich and complex story which may challenge the boundaries of what we think of as a Star Trek narrative. Listen to hear our speculations and predictions, our thoughts on the ideal space trailer desert retirement, and of course, whose space curls...
Duration:00:46:24
Star Trek Picard | S01, EP01: Remembrance
1/28/2020
Welcome back aboard the USS Feminist Frequency Star Trek podcast! Brew up some hot Earl Grey and step right over and into a chair, because this season we’re tackling Picard, Patrick Stewart’s much-anticipated return to the titular role of Jean-Luc Picard— one of the greatest starship captains and operations managers of all time. TNG being the Star Trek title Anita and Ebony converge on, listeners can expect a lot of passion, awesome special guests, and even hotter Hair Reports this season,...
Duration:00:45:20