Alpha Shift Raktajino | A Discussion with Steven Charles Jaffe
Join us for a bonus podcast interview of producer Steven-Charles Jaffe! His career spans some of the biggest names in science fiction and fantasy from Motel Hell to Ghost. Star Trek fans will know him as a producer on Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, but his work extends far beyond the Final Frontier!
In this interview, he shares stories from filming on Alaska's glaciers for the Rura Penthe sequences, working alongside legendary filmmakers, and helping bring one of Star Trek's most belov
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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.