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Comic-Con 2025 brought the future of Star Trek right to Hall H, and now it's time to break it all down! Join Julian and Girafe for our full Star Trek Universe wrap-up show, packed with everything we saw, heard, and felt across an unforgettable weekend in San Diego. 💫From puppet captains and emotional cast reveals to brand-new trailers and behind-the-scenes quotes, we’re diving into: 🌌 Strange New Worlds Season 3 – That noir-inspired simulation episode? We’ve seen it, and we’ll tease wha...

🖖 This week on Strange New Pod, we're diving deep into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 3, "Shuttle to Kenfori."


"Pike and M'Benga enter Klingon space for Batel's cure as M'Benga's past returns on a deadly world!


Plus, mailbag read from San Diego Comic Con and more on episode 246 of Strange New Pod.


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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...

💍✨ It's time for a Strange New Worlds celebration... but not everything is what it seems. This week on Strange New Pod, we break down Episode 302, "Wedding Bell Blues!" "At a Federation celebration, an uninvited guest disrupts Spock and the crew's reflections." Join the Girafe, Julian, and Simon as we dive into all the twists, character moments, and possible canon ripples in this latest chapter. As always, we’ll be reading YOUR thoughts during our Mailbag segment, featuring messages from our ...

It’s been almost two years since the cliffhanger of “Hegemony, Part One”… and now, at long last, we finally have the explosive conclusion! This week, the SNP Crew is diving deep into the Strange New Worlds Season 3 premiere, "Hegemony, Part Two," breaking down all the Gorn-filled action, character arcs, and what this resolution means for the crew of the Enterprise moving forward.


Pike leads a risky rescue behind enemy lines as the landing party flees a deadly enemy.


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In the thrilling conclusion of Incursion Point, the crew of the USS Challenger faces their most dangerous test yet. With the clock ticking, Commodore Xen and her team must pull off a daring two-pronged mission: evacuate the final wave of refugees still stranded on the collapsing floating city of Cressida—and simultaneously rescue the Kizoman people from the devastating Bryozoan assault ravaging their capital in the liquid layer of the planet.

With lives hanging in the balance and the Challenger...

🖖 It’s been almost two years since that jaw-dropping cliffhanger in “Hegemony,” and SNP is here with our full Strange New Worlds Season 2 Deep Dive and Review!

From the wild crossover with Lower Decks to Trek’s first-ever full musical episode with “Subspace Rhapsody,” this season took big swings, and we’re breaking it all down. Did it stick the landing? Did it hit the right emotional notes? And where do we go from here?

We’re also opening up the Collective Member Mailbag to hear YOUR thoughts ...

Rosie Johnson is a space artist, designer, and unapologetic advocate for individuality in the space industry. Through bold self-expression and imaginative storytelling, she’s challenging the idea of what space professionals should look like—and inviting everyone to take up space, both literally and figuratively.

In this episode hosted by Amy, Rosie joins us to talk about her journey into the world of space art, the inspiration behind her cosmic fashion and jewelry brand Planet Exophilia, and he...

With Strange New Worlds boldly going where no one has gone before, rumors are swirling that co-creator Akiva Goldsman wants to continue where The Original Series left off. But what would that actually look like?


On this week's episode of Strange New Pod, the crew breaks down what we'd want — and not want — from a potential TOS continuation. Would it take place before “The Man Trap”? After “Turnabout Intruder”? Could it even pick up post-The Motion Picture? And what about the characters we hav...

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The crew of Strange New Pod is going fully unscripted for a special Ask Us Anything episode! Want to know our favorite Star Trek captains? Wild theories for Strange New Worlds Season 3? Which character we'd trust to pilot a shuttle after one too many synthales?

Nothing is off limits! Missed your question? Make sure to head over to our YouTube Channel and watch us continue after the episode ended!

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This week on Strange New Pod, we go full red alert as we look back at one of the most legendary episodes in all of Star Trek: "The Best of Both Worlds," 35 years later.

From Riker’s impossible choice to the chilling arrival of Locutus of Borg, we break down what made this TNG two-parter a true television event, how it redefined the stakes for Star Trek, and why its legacy still looms large across the franchise today.

We’ll deep dive into the performances, writing, behind-the-scenes stories, an...

🚀 Strange New Adventures - Session 3 Now Available! 🚀 "Incursion Point – Act 2: The Fall of Cressida" A catastrophic fracture sends a massive section of the orbital platform Cressida hurtling toward the planet below—and Commodore Xen and Commander Th'Raviq make a daring dive in pursuit. As chaos unfolds in the skies over the fractured colony, the crew races to understand the cause of the collapse and prevent further devastation. Their mission leads to a tense encounter with Veda Damaad, Cress...

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...

🎬 Recorded LIVE at Trek Long Island! 🚀 "Star Trek at the Movies" is a special panel hosted by Julian from and written by Emcee Frodis, diving deep into Star Trek’s cinematic past—and what may lie ahead. Joined by a stellar lineup of podcasters: 🖖 Thad – Infinite Diversity Podcast 🖖 Joe Dove – Captain’s Quadrant 🖖 Cris – The Big Sci-Fi Podcast Together, we explore the triumphs and challenges of Trek on the big screen, from the original films to the Kelvin timeline, and the newly released Secti...

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 ...

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season three news is coming fast and furious as we get ever closer to Tribeca Film Festival. Join the SNP Crew for their breakdown of the second trailer for season three!

We've got Klingons, we've Jim Kirk, we've got Patton Oswalt! So much to talk about. Plus, what caught

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eye in the mailbag and so much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod!

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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...

We're a little under a month away until Strange New Worlds S3 premieres at Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, which means it's time for our annual Wants & Don't Wants with our friends from Open Pike Night!
We'll be reading your wants and don't wants throughout the show, all in anticipation of the long-awaited third season of Strange New Worlds!
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Thursday marks the anniversary of Star Trek (2009), and we're heading back into the Kelvin Timeline! Join us as we revisit the highs and lows of JJ Abrams' Star Trek films—from thrilling reboots to controversial twists. We're sharing our favorite (and least favorite) moments across Star Trek (2009), Into Darkness, and Beyond—and reading your picks too! Whether you're Team Prime or Team Kelvin, this one's for you.🖖 Drop your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to like and sub...

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...

We're celebrating Voyager's 30th anniversary all year long, and this week marks a special moment: Kate Mulgrew's 70th birthday! We're looking back at some of Captain Janeway's BEST moments from both Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Prodigy, along with our friend, Amy Imhoff!
From classic Voyager episodes like "Resolutions" and "Night" to defining moments as both a Hologram in "Supernova, Pt.2" and an Admiral in "The Devourer of All Things."


Plus, YOUR favorite Janeway moments and episodes, the...