Recent Episodes

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Oct. 10, 2026

Deep Space Rewind | Emissary, DS9 101

Join the SNP Crew for the first episode of Deep Space Rewind! This week, Hawk, Erik and Giraffe deep dive into Emissary. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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Oct. 2, 2026

SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 6 - "Under Siege"

After a late summer hiatus, the crew of the Thunder Bay returns with an all-new installment. Captain Mairk and her landing team prepare to beam down to Manzar, an Orion-occupied Federation colony world, setting out into the planet's freezing arctic region to scout a potential Orion forward base. Meanwhile, back aboard the Thunder Bay, newly promoted First Officer Lt. Hawk and Commander Vinar face a sudden crisis when sensors pick up something approaching the system, forcing them to unravel its
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Sept. 25, 2026

Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 10 "Tomorrow's Enterprise" Review

Join Hawk, Erik and Giraffe to review the finale of Strange New Worlds Season 4 : Tomorrow's Enterprise! Send us Fan Mail Support the show
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Sept. 18, 2026

Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 9 "Once La'an A Time" Review

Join Erik, Emcee and Hawk to review Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 9 "Once La'an A Time" Review! La'An enters a genuine fantasy world where the fairy tale becomes a personal test of courage and control... Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 10, 2026

TREK HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2026 NEW YORK COMIC CON: NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATION AT STAR TREK UNIVERSE PANEL

Hailing frequencies open, New York City! Star Trek has returned to New York Comic Con, and this year’s Star Trek Universe panel did not disappoint. Trek fans beaming down to the Javits Center in Manhattan were treated to a star-studded panel, major …
Aug. 3, 2026

“Hope for a Future” - Celebrating the 60th anniversary with the cast of Star Trek

Photo Credit: Todd Williamson/January Images for CBS/Paramount+ As Star Trek celebrates 60 years of exploration, the franchise continues to inspire new stories, new voices, and new conversations about its enduring legacy and the future it imagines.…
July 29, 2026

SDCC 2026 | ISBCD Panel Reveals the Hidden Art of Designing Costumes That Survive the Action

photo credit Kalynn Youngblood What happens to a costume after the hero crashes through a window, rolls through the mud, catches on fire, or gets drenched by a rain machine? That's the part audiences rarely think about. At San Diego Comic-Con, th…

About the Hosts

Erik Canaria

Erik is a self admitted music, video game & film geek… sometimes actor/director/writer. He has been podcasting for over 10 years. His weaknesses include shiny things, audio equipment, and collector’s editions. Oh yeah, and "Faith of the Heart."

Spotted Giraffe

Equal parts Trekkie, educator, and mischief-maker, Giraffe explores fandom, history, representation, and the style of Star Trek with passion. Always ready with sharp takes, bold cosplay, and a Romulan disruptor set to stun.

Emcee Frodis

Emcee Frodis is a writer, artist, and pop culture scholar from Ontario, Canada. She is Bicelestial, loving both Trek and Wars. She cannot watch anything without writing her own backstory, leading to her Daily Headcanon Minute videos. She also may or may not be Giraffe.

Michael "Hawk" Hough

Hawk lives in Ontario, Canada, and loves television, movies, music, and video games. He grew up on episodes of TNG and worshipped Patrick Stewart to the point of following him into male pattern baldness. Season and episode names? Yeah, he’s got that.

Karen Nelvana

Karen Nelvana is a writer, artist, STEAM education advocate, and second-generation Trekkie hailing from Philadelphia. She credits Star Trek with helping shape her worldview and passion for activism, and loves analyzing science fiction through an intersectional lens. When she's not digging around in nebulae looking for coffee, Karen spends her free time curating her eclectic wardrobe, reading sci-fi comics, and galavanting around Philly's art and culture scene.

Julian Brown

Julian is the creator and co-host of Strange New Pod. His first experience with Star Trek was TNG and The Undiscovered Country. On his off days, he likes long walks on the beaches of Risa. Strives for the rest of his team to read the outline.

Reviews

Love this pod!

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Las1498 | June 28, 2025

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Jbsaab99 | April 19, 2024

A podcast boldly going

"I’m kind of new to Star Trek, started with Strange New Worlds, so I don’t always get every reference, but I love how the hosts share different perspectives and help me see things in a whole new light…"

Alba_Scura | July 19, 2025

Great people, great conversations

"The Strange New Pod hosts are absolutely top tier Trek fans! They’re fun, insightful, and fair. A great addition to the Trek podcast community!"

Cameron N Harrison | July 21, 2025

Essential ST pod

"This pod has it all: episode discussions, Star Trek news (I don’t even do YouTube that much but watching the recent SNW teaser breakdown got me so excited for the new season), book discussions, and m…"

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