Interviews Episodes

Oct. 10, 2025

SNW "Ring of Fire" | A Sit Down With David Mack

On this bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Emcee welcome New York Times bestselling author David Mack aboard to talk all about his brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Ring of Fire ! Get ready for a deep d...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Alternative Space: Tiffany Chow

On this episode of Alternative Space , Girafe sits down with Dr. Tiffany Chow, a leading physician and neuroscientist specializing in Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They explore the latest insights into neurodegenerative di...

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Sept. 18, 2025

Alternative Space: Elizabeth Kennick

In this brand new episode of Alternative Space , Amy and Giraffe sit down with Liz Kennick , President of Teachers in Space . Liz shares how her organization is empowering educators with real-world spaceflight experiences, ha...

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July 23, 2025

Voyager Comes Home w/ Susan & Tilly Bridges

On this special bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Girafe are thrilled to be joined by the writing duo behind Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming , the upcoming IDW comic series hitting shelves this fall! Please welcome S...

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June 15, 2025

Live From Tribeca | Strange New Worlds Season 3 Red Carpet

Join Julian on the red carpet at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival for the premiere of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3! Julian had the incredible opportunity to attend the red carpet premiere for the highly anticipated th...

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June 11, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 4: Raja Katz

This week on Alternative Space: Amy sits down with commercial airline pilot and Cosmic Girls Ambassador Raja Katz for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. From the cockpit to the comments section, Raja shares what it’s ...

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June 6, 2025

John Noble | A Sit Down With the Diviner

In this special episode recorded live at Trek Long Island , we sit down with the legendary John Noble for an in-depth panel discussion covering his unforgettable role as The Diviner on Star Trek: Prodigy , his iconic turn as ...

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May 30, 2025

Hemmer and Beyond | Boldly Going on Bruce Horak's New Adventure

This week on Strange New Pod, Erik and Emcee sit down with the multi-talented Bruce Horak for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about his latest project, Boldly Going , a new documentary currently funding on Indiegogo. ...

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May 23, 2025

Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night | A Sit Down with NYT Bestselling Author James Swallow

This week, we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author James Swallow to talk about his new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, " Toward the Night ." We discuss the inspiration behind the story, writing for Captain Pike...

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May 21, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 3: Stephanie Czajkowski

In this brand new episode of Alternative Space , Girafe sits down with actor and advocate Stephanie Czajkowski —known to Star Trek: Picard fans as Lt. T'Veen. Stephanie opens up about her intense and inspiring journey battlin...

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May 7, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 2: Jessie Earl

In this episode of Alternative Space, Giraffe sits down for a one-on-one conversation with filmmaker, YouTube creator, and trans advocate Jessie Earl. From building an audience in the digital space to becoming a vital voice in the trans community, Jessie shares her journey with honesty, humor, and deep insight. They also dive into her bold and visionary film Identiteaze, discussing the creative process and the impact of telling authentic trans stories. It’s an episode filled with passion, pu…

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April 23, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 1: Nana Visitor

In the very first episode of Alternative Space, hosts Giraffe and Amy Imhoff boldly go into new territory with their inaugural guest—none other than Nana Visitor, the iconic Major Kira Nerys from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ! ...

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March 7, 2025

Star Trek Picard: Second Self | A Sit Down With Girafe & Dr. Una McCormack

Girafe hasn’t stopped talking about Star Trek: Picard "Second Self" since the moment she cracked it open, so we’re making it official—she’s sitting down with the one and only Dr. Una McCormack! Join us for an in-depth chat ab...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Strange New Worlds Asylum | Una McCormack On Her Brand New Novel

On this Bonus Pod, Emcee and Julian sit down with New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Una McCormack to discuss her latest novel, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Asylum. There are spoilers in this episode. How was ir writin...

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Nov. 2, 2024

Mike McMahan + Lower Decks "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" Review

Our coverage of Lower Decks season five continues with SNP's live review of episode 503, "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel!" Plus, our interview with Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan! The Lower Deckers hunt nanites on a resort… i...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Bonnie Gordon + Prodigy "Observer's Paradox" Review

The SNP Crew welcomes back Bonnie Gordon to the show to talk Prodigy season two, Gillian the Whale, the difference between voicing Voyager and the Protostar , and SO MUCH more! Then, it's their review of episode 205 of Star T...

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June 20, 2024

Exploring Strange New Worlds | With Melissa Navia & Yetide Badaki

Join Julian and Emcee for a recording of their LIVE panel from Trek Long Island with very special guests Melissa Navia (Lt. Erica Ortegas) and Yetide Badaki (Counselor Neera Ketoul)! From "Ad Astra Per Aspera" to tales about ...

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May 23, 2024

A Sit Down With the General | JG Hertzler on Conventions, DS9, and His Career

Join Hawk and Julian as they sit down with the general turned-chancellor himself, JG Hertzler! They talk about the upcoming second edition of Trek Long Island, his time on DS9 , his acting career, JG's autobiography, and SO M...

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April 12, 2024

Discovery "Jinaal" Review + Sonequa Martin-Green & Wilson Cruz Interviews

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. Adi...

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April 5, 2024

Discovery S5 Two Episode Premiere Review + Sonequa Martin-Green Interview

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 ...

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March 1, 2024

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 Star Trek Picard novel, "Firewall!" David talks about how long it took him to be given the green light on the pr...

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Jan. 8, 2024

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 ! They talk about books and literature, the importance of his support for both PanCan and the Hollywood Food Coa...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Star Trek Prodigy S2 Wants and Don't Wants w/ Aaron Waltke

Join Cadet Cecily, Emcee, Girafe. and Julian for this very special Star Trek Prodigy Day edition of SNP, as the crew goes down a list of their wants and don't wants for the show's upcoming season! Plus, Julian sits down with ...

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Sept. 27, 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 Star Trek Picard, with special guests Production Designer Dave Blass and Lead makeup artist James MacKinnon ! The crew talks about the new a...

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