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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...

Dive into paleontology and Star Trek! Did Star Trek do a good job depicting the dinosaurs? Would it be possible to knock one out with a phasers? Dr. Ashley Poust answer Giraffe's questions and brings us back to explore the First Frontier during this bonus episode reviewing the season 4 premiere of Star Trek Strange New Worlds Valles Marineris.

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Join Julian for a one-on-one interview with New York Times Best-Selling Author Dayton Ward to discuss his brand new Star Trek: Picard novel, To Defy Fate!
In this episode, Dayton dives deep into the inspiration behind his latest book and shares his love for time travel stories. They look back at the classic Original Series episode "Assignment: Earth," exploring how those classic sci-fi concepts influence his writing today, and so much more.


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The final frontier meets the center stage! Join Giraffe along with Amy and Trevor as they break down Star Trek night on The Masked Singer.


We are joined LIVE by Giraffe, who was in the audience for the taping and is ready to answer all your questions about the performances and the atmosphere on set.


We are also diving into the Star Trek 60th Anniversary!


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Alternative Space is thrilled to welcome Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fan favorite Melissa Navia, the talented actor behind helmswoman Erica Ortegas.


In this episode, Amy sits down with Melissa for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation about her Latina heritage and the importance of meaningful representation in Star Trek. Melissa also speaks passionately about being an advocate for women in space and STEM, how Ortegas embodies that spirit, and what it means to help inspire the next gener...

Kick off the New Year with a brand new episode of Strange New Pod as Julian and Giraffe sit down with writer and game designer Carlos Cisco for a wide-ranging conversation spanning Star Trek and tabletop RPGs.


Carlos dives into his work as a writer on Star Trek: Discovery, his contributions to Star Trek Adventures, and his role in helping develop the brand new TTRPG Daggerheart. They also take a deep look at his latest release, Pistolheart, a Western-inspired supplement for Daggerheart that b...

Merry Christmas and welcome to a special holiday edition of Strange New Pod.


Julian sits down with Jim Johnson, Project Manager for Star Trek Adventures at Modiphius, for an overdue and insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of STA.


They discuss Jim’s background and love of theater, reflect on how Star Trek Adventures Second Edition has grown since its 2024 launch, and why the Starter Set remains such a strong entry point for new players. The episode also touches on th...

Strange New Pod beams up an incredible trio for this special episode as Julian sits down with the writers behind the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter Campaign: Al Spader, Meric Moir, and Michael Dismuke.
Together, they dive into the creative heart of the campaign, exploring the inspiration behind its story, how it welcomes brand-new TTRPG players into the Final Frontier, and the guiding philosophy that shaped its design.


From crafting accessible mechanics to building a narrative th...

This week on SNP, we’re sitting down with two titans of the Star Trek universe: David Mack and Kirsten Beyer, the brilliant writers behind Star Trek: Khan.


We’ll dive deep into the origins of one of Trek’s most iconic villains, explore how they brought new depth to Khan’s legacy, and get a peek behind the curtain of writing within the Star Trek canon.


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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 dive at warp speed as they explore everything from Pike’s haunted past and Una’s hidden secrets to Spock, Chapel, and La’An’s tangled emotional web. David opens up about the book’s high-stakes setting above a black hole, the themes of guilt, redemption, and moral sacrifice tha...

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 disorders, discuss the unique ways space travel affects the brain, and reflect on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Sarek,” drawing parallels between science fiction and real-world neuroscience. Along the way, Dr. Chow shares her expertise on caregiver advocacy, clini...

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, hands-on experiments, and classroom-ready resources designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. From suborbital launches to STEM teaching in action, this conversation dives into the ways teachers can connect students directly with the futur...

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 Susan and Tilly Bridges!


We dive into the long-awaited return story of the Voyager crew and the aftermath of their journey through the Delta Quadrant. Why was now the perfect time to tell this story? What can fans expect when the crew return to Earth? We also explore the go...

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 third season of Strange New Worlds and chat with some of the brightest stars and minds behind the series.

Hear directly from Anson Mount (Captain Pike), Ethan Peck (Spock), Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura), Babs Olusanmokun (M’Benga), Carol Kane (Pelia), and Cillian O’Sullivan (Ko...

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 really like navigating the skies—and the internet—as a woman with a voice and a mission.They talk about the highs and lows of life as a pilot, their mutual love of Taylor Swift, and Raja’s work with Cosmic Girls and Elevate Her Aviation, two organizations working to make ...

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 Denethor in The Lord of the Rings , the mind-bending world of Fringe , and so much more.


From voice acting to villainy, John shares insights into his creative process, career highlights, and what draws him to complex, layered characters.


Plus, we open the floor to audi...

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.

Bruce shares the deeply personal story behind the film and what it means to boldly go, both as an artist and as someone who is legally blind.

The crew also dives into Bruce's passion for portrait painting, his powerful connections with fans through his art, and what it was...

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 and the crew, and what makes this era of Star Trek so exciting to explore. Oh yeah, and Klingons.


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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 battling cancer, what it means to be a voice for survivors, and why representation matters now more than ever in the entertainment industry, with more and more IP reboots coming all the time.


Plus, you do not want to miss her incredible story about Michael Dorn and a very spe...

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, pur...

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!


Nana joins the show to talk about her brand-new book, Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman’s Trek, diving into themes of woman empowerment, representation, and what it means to claim space—on screen and in the real world. Giraffe and Amy share an honest and inspiring convers...

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 about this Star Trek: Picard novel, exploring Raffi Musiker’s journey with some behind-the-scenes insights. Buckle up—this is the Second Self deep dive you didn’t know you needed (but Girafe definitely did)!


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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 writing for Captain Pike and Number One? How did the writer's strike affect the novel? This and so much more!

When Una Chin-Riley and Christopher Pike meet at Starfleet Academy after one of his lectures, they immediately become friends. A stellar student, Una is the “poster girl...

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… in space?!

Plus, the mailbag and so much more on episode 209 of Strange New Pod.

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