Episodes
SNA The Cries of Mars Episode 4 - "The Standoff"
Tensions reach a breaking point in the latest episode of Strange New Adventures, "The Standoff." Freshly promoted Captain Marik faces her first true trial in the big chair as the crew of the Thunder Bay comes face to face with Commander T'Vala (Guest Starring Girafe) of the lethal Romulan Tal Shiar. When Marik attempts to defuse the ticking time bomb through diplomacy, her words are met with the cold, calculating wall of Romulan resolve. The stakes turn deeply personal when Dr…
Star Trek Picard: To Defy Fate | A Sit Down With Dayton Ward
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 lat...
Strange New Worlds Season Four | Teaser Breakdown
The weekend saw the first teaser trailer for Strange New Worlds season four drop, along with a handful of first-look images, and SNP has your first look and breakdown! Join Julian and Hawk as they break it down and share your...
SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 3 - "Whispers & Shadows"
Whispers & Shadows | The Cries of Mars The aftermath of the Shepard rescue takes a chilling turn this week as the crew of the Thunder Bay realizes the nightmare on Mars is far from over. Even with survivors safely aboard, the fires continue to rage across the Martian colonies, casting a long, crimson shadow over the impending debrief with Starfleet Command. While Admiral Jellico pushes to keep the crew of Thunder Bay Earth-bound, Admiral Janeway emerges as a staunch ally for the crew…
First Contact Day 2026 - What's Next for Star Trek? w/ Matt Jennings
Join Girafe, Emcee, and Erik as they break down everything that happened, or we should say, DIDN'T happen during this year's Star Trek First Contact Day celebrations. We are thrilled to welcome special guest Matt Jennings to the bridge to help us navigate the latest news, or lack thereof, and discuss the current state of the franchise. From the deafening silence on certain projects, we’re diving deep into what is next for the Star Trek universe. Grab your favorite beverage, engage …
SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 2 - "Racing Against the Flames"
Racing Against the Flames | The Cries of Mars The Cries of Mars continues this month as the crew of the Thunder Bay race to evacuate the USS Shepard, one of the many vessels that came under attack during the synth strike on Mars. Follow along as Doctor Neldan and Commander Vinar attempt to triage both the survivors aboard the Shepard and its failing systems, while Commander Marik and the crew aboard the Thunder Bay do everything they can to prevent the situation from deteriorating even more.…
Threads of Destiny | Star Trek Deviations One Shot Review
Join Girafe and Emcee as they sit down to review and deep dive into the recently released Star Trek Deviations One Shot from IDW Publishing, "Threads of Destiny!" This special one-shot features Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. In the ...
Masked Singer Star Trek Night: AMA With Giraffe
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 ...
"Rubincon" Starfleet Academy S1 Finale Review
We've come to the end of the year at Starfleet Academy. The SNP Crew is reviewing Starfleet Academy's season finale, “Rubincon!” Episode Synopsis: When an old enemy resurfaces as an existential threat to the Federation, Nahla must outwit a vengeful foe with a personal vendetta against her -- as our cadets and instructors undertake a dangerous, seemingly impossible, mission to save everyone and everything they hold dear. That, plus our episode breakdown, reactions, and your thoughts…
SNA "When the Talon Breaks" Session 0
Welcome to Session 0 of our special Strange New Adventures one-shot! This game is a direct love letter to the classic thriller Crimson Tide , set right in the gritty Enterprise era of Star Trek. With the galaxy on a quadrant-...
Starfleet Academy "300th Night" Review
The title says it all. It's the 300th Night of school at Starfleet Academy! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 109, “300th Night.” Episode Synopsis: As the year comes to an end, Caleb must choose between the life he th...
SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 1 - "Adrift in the Crimson Inferno"
The fire is spreading! Strange New Adventures, our Star Trek Adventures Actual Play series, returns for a relentless Season 2 premiere. Mars is no longer a beacon of ambition; it is a graveyard choked in ash and wreathed in flame. High above the smoldering ruins, the USS Thunder Bay cuts through a lethal field of shattered starships and stolen lives. The Parliament-class vessel is outclassed by the sheer scale of the devastation, yet her crew must hold the line. In "Adrift in the Crimso…
Starfleet Academy "The Life of the Stars" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, Tilly returns to teach these kids some valuable lessons! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 108, “The Life of the Stars.” Episode Synopsis: A visiting instructor arrives at the Academy and...
Starfleet Academy " Ko'Zeine" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, the cadets get a break after the grueling events on board the Miyazaki . We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 107, “Ko'Zeine.” Episode Synopsis: As our cadets return home for their first sch...
Starfleet Academy "Come, Let's Away" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, the training wheels are coming off! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 106, “Come, Let’s Away.” Episode Synopsis: During the cadets’ first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encou...
Starfleet Academy "Series Acclimation Mil" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, it's all about S.A.M. We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 105, “Series Acclimation Mil.” Episode Synopsis: As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journe...
Starfleet Academy "Vox in Excelso" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, we’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 104, “Vox in Excelso.” Episode Synopsis: When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out a beloved but infamous Star Trek species, a cadet is forced to ...
SNA The Cries of Mars: Session 0
The galaxy changed forever in 2385. In this Session 0 of our Star Trek Adventures campaign, The Cries of Mars, we set the stage in the aftermath of the Synth Attack that destroyed Utopia Planitia and left Mars burning. With the Romulan evacuation effort dead, Starfleet in crisis, and Admiral Picard resigned, what remains of the fleet has been reassigned to rescue, relief, and evacuation around the Red Planet. Our story begins aboard the USS Thunder Bay, a Parliament-class vessel sent into th…
Starfleet Academy "Vitus Reflux" Review
Strange New Pod reviews Starfleet Academy, “Vitus Reflux.” As our cadets compete for a spot on an elite Academy team, things get a little less… Starfleet when an escalating prank war erupts between the Academy and a rival sch...
Alternative Space: Melissa Navia
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 heartf...
Starfleet Academy "Beta Test" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, we’re diving headfirst into Starfleet Academy Episode 102, “Beta Test.” Girafe is joined by Emcee and Hawk to break down the episode’s biggest moments, character beats, and what this early Academ...
Starfleet Academy Series Premiere: "Kids These Days" Review
Thursday's Starfleet Academy premiere kicks off a brand-new era for the franchise, and we are digging into everything from character introductions and world-building to themes, canon connections, and what this premiere sets up for the future of Starfleet. Join Girafe and the gang as they share their immediate reactions, favorite moments, and a spoiler-filled deep dive into the episode. Episode Synopsis: After being on the run since age 6, 21-year-old Caleb, a brilliant street kid, is of…
Starfleet Academy Wants & Don't Wants
We are officially ONE WEEK OUT from Starfleet Academy , and that means it’s time for WANTS & DON’T WANTS on Strange New Pod. This episode is primarily YOUR SHOW as we dig into your hopes, concerns, and expectations for the se...
New Year, New Frontiers With Carlos Cisco
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 in...