Episodes
May 20, 2022
SNW "Ghosts of Illyria" Review w/ Matthew Kaplowitz
They say good things come in threes, but Strange New Worlds ' third episode of its freshman season, "Ghosts of Illyria," seems to be the most polarizing episode among the SNP crew so far. Joining the team this week to help t...
May 13, 2022
SNW "Children of the Comet" Review
Strange New Worlds is two weeks in and it's already shaping out to be one of the top Star Trek shows of all time. Join Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they review and break down episode 102, "Children of the Comet." What ha...
May 6, 2022
Strange New Worlds Series Premiere: "Strange New Worlds" Review w/ Jessie Gender
It's the moment we've been waiting for as a podcast for almost two years; Strange New Worlds is finally here, and the team is here to review and break it all down with a very special guest, Jessie Gender ! What is so urgent t...
May 5, 2022
"Farewell" Picard S2 Finale Review
It's another finale edition of Strange New Pod as Star Trek Picard season two comes to a close. Join Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they deep dive and break down yet another polarizing Picard finale. Were Tallinn and Picar...
April 29, 2022
Picard "Hide and Seek" Review
Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian for SNP's last live show before the series premiere of Strange New Worlds! This week, the team reviews and breaks down Picard season two's penultimate episode, "Hide and Seek." Were the Borg Quee...
April 22, 2022
Picard "Mercy" Review
It's another episode of Strange New Pod as Erik, Girafe, and Julian break down episode 208 of Star Trek Picard, "Mercy." As the show inches closer to its conclusion, was there room for a filler episode? Did "Mercy" handle all...
April 15, 2022
"Monsters" Review
Girafe and Julian have returned from their away mission in Chicago and are joined by Hawk to review this week's brand new episode of Star Trek Picard, "Monsters." What trauma does Jean-Luc have to work out in order to wake fr...
April 8, 2022
"Two of One" Review LIVE From Mission Chicago w/ Rhianna Herd
Join Girafe and Julian for this very special edition of the pod as they record LIVE on location from Star Trek Mission Chicago with a live audience! They're also joined in person by one half of the Duras Sisters Podcast , Rhi...
April 4, 2022
Strange New Worlds Full Trailer Breakdown
It's the day that the Strange New Pod crew has been waiting two years for. The Strange New Worlds full-length trailer has finally been released! Julian Hawk, Julian, and our special guest TJ ( @StarTrek Pike , Trek Central ) ...
April 4, 2022
Strange New Worlds | Spock & Una Teaser Breakdowns
The Strange New Worlds character teaser breakdowns continue with two major pieces of the bridge crew: Spock and Una aka Number One. Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they break down these two very important teasers. We also go...
April 1, 2022
SNW M'Benga & Chapel Teaser Reactions | Picard "Fly Me to the Moon" Review
It's SNP's final live episode review before Julian and Girafe grab a shuttle ride to Mission Chicago! Join the crew as they react to the latest set of Strange New Worlds character teasers featuring Doctor M'Benga and Nurse Ch...
March 31, 2022
Strange New Worlds | Ortegas & Hemmer Teaser Breakdowns
The Strange New Worlds character teasers continue with a look at Enterprise Helmsman Lt. Erica Ortegas and Chief Engineer Hemmer. Join Julian as he rides solo for this one, breaking down both teasers shot for shot. As always,...
March 30, 2022
Strange New Worlds | Uhura & La'an Noonien-Singh Teaser Breakdowns
It's another special edition of Strange New Pod as the final countdown to Strange New Worlds begins with two amazing character teaser trailers. Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they react to and break down both the Uhura and ...
March 25, 2022
"Watcher" Review
Join the SNP crew as they review the fourth episode of Picard season two, "Watcher." When Jean-Luc finds a young Guinan at 10 Forward, what is her reaction? How much time does Rios have left before ICE deports him, and can Se...
March 18, 2022
"Coming Home" Discovery S4 Finale Review
Just like that, another season of Star Trek Discovery has come and gone, as season four wraps up with its thirteenth episode, "Coming Home." As always, the SNP team breaks it all down! Was the show able to stick the landing?...
March 17, 2022
Kirk SNW Casting + Picard "Assimilation" Review
When you think it's going to be a quiet week, Trek Tuesday rolls around and throws another Ben Sisko curveball at you. On this packed edition of Strange New Pod, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian breakdown the big Strange New Worlds c...
March 11, 2022
Discovery "Species Ten-C" & Picard "Penance" Reviews
It's a double dose of Star Trek this week as Erik, Girafe, and Hawk review brand-new episodes of Discovery and Picard. First, the crew reviews the penultimate episode of Star Trek Discovery season four, "Species Ten-C." After...
March 10, 2022
Strange New Worlds Teaser Breakdown
Join Julian, Erik, Girafe, and Hawk for this special edition of SNP as they break down the teaser trailer for Strange New Worlds. After two years of waiting and the creation of a whole podcast surrounding the show, did the te...
March 4, 2022
Star Trek Picard S2 Premiere: "The Star Gazer" Review
At long last, Star Trek Picard season two has finally warped into our sector with the season two premiere, "The Star Gazer." SNP wasn't around yet when Picard season one debuted, so it's an exciting time for the pod to get to...
March 4, 2022
Making it So: A Look Back At Picard Season One | Captain Picard Week
Join the Strange New Pod crew on the final night of Captain Picard Week as they take a look back at season one of Star Trek Picard. Has their opinion changed since the show's initial run? Is it better to watch it week to week...
March 3, 2022
"Rosetta" Review
With just three episodes left before the Discovery season four finale, Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian review episode 411, "Rosetta." What did the crew think about going back to a "planet of the week" format? Did they enjoy Bo...
March 3, 2022
Disco Tech Podcast - Data & Picard: A Study of Humanity and Friendship | Captain Picard Week
Join Marcie, Rachel, and Luis as they explore the relationship between Captain Picard and his friend, compatriot, and fellow crewmate, Data. From episodes like "Measure of a Man" to "The Offspring," Data and Picard's relation...
March 3, 2022
Earth Station Trek - TNG On the Silver Screen: Jean-Luc's Legacy on Film | Captain Picard Week
Join the EARTH STATION TREK crew as we discuss Picard's transition from contemplative television icon to big-screen action hero! He faced regret, revenge, rebellion, and a dune buggy... the line must be drawn, but where? Foll...
March 2, 2022
Le Quadrant Pop - Previously on Star Trek | Captain Picard Week
What did French people expect of Picard season one before the premiere? How did we manage to give a French wine bottle to Sir Patrick Stewart? And which TNG episode one must see before starting Picard ? All our theories on th...