Strange New Pod

Join the SNP crew for their review and deep dive of the sixth episode of Discovery season five, "Whistlespeak." While undercover in a pre-warp society, Captain Burnham is forced to consider breaking the Prime Directive when a local tradition threatens Tilly’s life. Meanwhile, Culber tries to connect with Stamets, and Adira steps up when Rayner assigns them a position on the bridge. Plus, the mailbag, news, and much more on episode 183 of Strange New Pod! Support the Show.

Join the SNP crew along with special guest Ryan Sliwinski from Yum Yum Pod for their review and deep dive of the fifth episode of Discovery season five, "Mirrors." Captain Burnham and Book journey into extradimensional space in search of the next clue to the location of the Progenitors’ power. Meanwhile, Rayner navigates his first mission in command of the U.S.S. Discovery, and Culber opens up to Tilly. Plus, the mailbag, news, and much more on episode 182 of Strange New Pod! Follow Yum Yum Pod: Twitter | Instagram Support the Show.

Join the SNP crew for their review and deep dive of the fourth episode of Discovery season five, "Face the Strange." On the way to the next clue, the U.S.S. Discovery is sabotaged by a mysterious weapon, leaving Captain Burnham, Rayner, and Stamets as the only crew members who can possibly save the ship in time. Plus, the mailbag, news, and much more on episode 181 of Strange New Pod! Support the Show.

Join the SNP crew for their review and deep dive of the third episode of Discovery season five, "Jinaal." On Trill, Captain Burnham, Book, and Culber must pass a dangerous test to prove themselves worthy of the next clue. Adira reconnects with Gray, and Saru’s first day as ambassador is complicated by his engagement to T’Rina. Plus, part two of Julian's interview with Sonequa Martin-Green as well as Wilson Cruz! And of course, the strange new loop, mailbag, and more on episode 180 of Strange New Pod! Support the Show.

It's finally here! Join the SNP Crew as they welcome back Star Trek Discovery with their deep dive and review of the first two episodes of the final season, "Red Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons." Plus, Julian interviews Captain Michael Burnham herself, Sonequa Martin-Green, at the red carpet premiere in New York City! Plus, the mailbag, news, and so much more on episode 179 of Strange New Pod. Support the Show.

A special Star Trek Discovery Quiz event! Join host Emcee as Julian from Strange New Pod, Treksperts' own Davey, and The Duras Sisters' Ashlyn go head-to-head! They will also be raising money for the ALS Therapy Development Institute in honor of Kenneth Mitchell! Follow Treksperts Quiz: https://trekspertsquiz.com/ Follow the Duras Sisters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duras-sisters-podcast/id1532449957 Support the Show.

Last Days of DISCO Festival co-hosts The Duras Sisters Podcast GO LIVE to bring you a deep dive into one of the most controversial topics to come out of Star Trek Discovery: The Klingons. From the start of the Klingon war and their new look-shaven heads to their... um...extra appendages, all the way to L'Rell and her Mother arc in season two, Ashlyn & Rhianna go down the path of T'kuvma like only they know how. tlhIngan maH. taHjaj! Follow the Duras Sisters Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Twitter | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | TikTok Support the Show.

Over four seasons of Star Trek Discovery, the center seat of the U.S.S. Discovery 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, we've 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 - Strange New Pod Panelists: Ryan (Yum Yum Pod) - Captain Lorca Joe (Captain's Quadrant) - Captain Lorca Heather (Promenade Merchants Podcast) - Captain Lorca Drew & Jeedey (Yet Another Star Trek Podcast) - Captain Pike David (Promenade Merchants Podcast) - Captain Saru Myrriah (Star Trek Discovery Pod) - Captain Burnham Support the Show.

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 Star Trek Discovery 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 | Twitter | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | TikTok Support the Show.

As part of Paramount's celebration of 50 years of Star Trek animation, a series of Very Short Treks were released. The response was less than stellar. The SNP crew has given these Very Short Treks some time to breathe, and it's 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.

Since its cancellation, there have always been rumblings about what an Enterprise 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.

Throughout all four seasons of Lower Decks, 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 Cerritos, 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.

Join Hawk and Julian as they sit down with New York Times bestselling author David Mack to discuss his brand new Star Trek Picard 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 Star Trek Picard: Firewall Two years after the USS Voyager’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 Support the Show.

We are just over one month away from the final season of Star Trek Discovery! Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they deep dive and break down the latest Discovery season five trailer! Plus the mailbag and much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod! Support the Show.

In honor of LeVar Burton's birthday this Friday, the SNP crew celebrate their favorite episodes featuring Geordi La Forge! From his early days as the Enterprise's helmsman and his promotion to Chief Engineer to becoming a Commodore and overseeing the fleet museum, Geordi La Forge is one of Trek's 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.

Almost four years into Strange New Pod....we're finally breaking one of Julian's cardinal rules...we're doing "Tuvix!" How does the Voyager 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.

Join the SNP Crew as we take a deep look into the state of the Star Trek franchise in the early months of 2024 and beyond! From television and possible upcoming films to the litverse and possible merger with Skydance, we're going to take stock of everything that's 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.

Paramount continues to promise us that Star Trek 4 is on the way. Now, a prequel set in the Kelvinverse (wouldn't that be the Romulan War or Enterprise?) has been announced. The SNP Crew, along with our collective, goes through our wants and don't wants for potential Kelvin films. All that and so much more on episode 170 of Strange New Pod! Support the Show.

At the conclusion of Picard season three, it seemed as if Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise 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 don't wants from the potential Picard/TNG/Legacy film. That and so much more on episode 169 of Strange New Pod! Support the Show.

Join the SNP Crew as they journey through time, chronicling and deep-diving one of the most devastating events in Star Trek history, The Temporal Cold War. From Jonathan Archer's first dealings in the conflict in the Enterprise episode "Cold Front" to Discovery 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.