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| A Tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, Walter Koenig & Eric Bauza | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:58:18 | |
This Thursday, we put our Deep Space Rewind reviews on hold to make space for a tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, Walter Koenig, and Eric Bauza. Join the Strange New Pod crew and Collective as we come together to remember, share stories, and take time to express our memories, grief, and love for the people who have touched our lives through Star Trek and beyond. | |||
| Deep Space Rewind | A Man Alone - DS9 103 | 23 oct. 2026 | 01:11:20 | |
This week, Hawk, and Erik welcome back the Borg Queen of Puns, Brittany Tomes, on Deep Space Rewind to review episode 3 of season 1 of Deep Space Nine - A Man Alone. In this episode, mounting evidence points to Security Chief Odo as the murderer of Ibudan, a Bajoran criminal under investigation, and Keiko tries to establish a school for the children on the station. What did you think of this episode? Let us know in the comments, and join us live for the discussion. | |||
| Deep Space Rewind | Past Prologue - DS9 102 | 17 oct. 2026 | 01:42:37 | |
This week, Hawk, Giraffe, and Emcee welcome their first guest on Deep Space Rewind : Jodi Pickens from CloneStar Podcast to review episode 2 of season 1 of Deep Space Nine - Past Prologue. In this episode, a Bajoran terrorist tests Kira's loyalties to the Federation when he attempts to rid Bajor of the Federation for good. What did you think of this episode? Let us know in the comments, and join us live for the discussion. | |||
| Deep Space Rewind | Emissary, DS9 101 | 10 oct. 2026 | 01:39:56 | |
Join the SNP Crew for the first episode of Deep Space Rewind! This week, Hawk, Erik and Giraffe deep dive into Emissary. | |||
| SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 6 - "Under Siege" | 02 oct. 2026 | 01:54:36 | |
After a late summer hiatus, the crew of the Thunder Bay returns with an all-new installment. Captain Mairk and her landing team prepare to beam down to Manzar, an Orion-occupied Federation colony world, setting out into the planet's freezing arctic region to scout a potential Orion forward base. Meanwhile, back aboard the Thunder Bay, newly promoted First Officer Lt. Hawk and Commander Vinar face a sudden crisis when sensors pick up something approaching the system, forcing them to unravel its mysterious origins before time runs out. 🎙 Credits: "Strange New Adventures" is an Actual Play podcast featuring Star Trek Adventures Second Edition | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 10 "Tomorrow's Enterprise" Review | 26 sept. 2026 | 01:35:26 | |
Join Hawk, Erik and Giraffe to review the finale of Strange New Worlds Season 4 : Tomorrow's Enterprise! | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 9 "Once La'an A Time" Review | 19 sept. 2026 | 01:18:32 | |
Join Erik, Emcee and Hawk to review Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 9 "Once La'an A Time" Review! La'An enters a genuine fantasy world where the fairy tale becomes a personal test of courage and control... | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 8 "Orders of Magnitude" Review | 13 sept. 2026 | 01:19:03 | |
This week on Strange New Pod, we’re diving headfirst into Star Trek Strange New Worlds S04E08 "Orders of Magnitude". Girafe is joined by Erik and Hawk to break down the episode’s biggest moments, character beats, and badmirals boogaloo. Episode Synopsis: Starfleet commandeers the Enterprise for an alien pursuit that grows far beyond its original orders.Plus, we open up the mailbag to hear your thoughts, theories, and reactions, and cover even more Trek goodness along the way. | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 7 "Like Chronitons through the Hourglass" Review | 06 sept. 2026 | 01:13:08 | |
Join us this week this Thursday at 6.30pm PT / 9.30pm PT for our review of Star Trek Strange New Worlds 407 Like Chronitons through the Hourglass : A temporal anomaly traps the crew inside a soap-opera reality while Pike confronts a life he lost.... | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 6 "Off Hour" Review | 29 août 2026 | 01:29:11 | |
Join us this week this Thursday at 6.30pm PT / 9.30pm PT for our review of Star Trek Strange New Worlds 406 Off hour : A quiet period of rest for the crew turns into a high-stakes warp emergency when the USS Enterprise is pushed past its safe limits... | |||
| Strange New Worlds 405 "Level-Five Transporter Accident" Review | 21 août 2026 | 01:15:59 | |
Join us this week this Thursday at 6.30pm PT / 9.30pm PT for our review of Star Trek Strange New Worlds 405 "Level-Five Transporter Accident" | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 4 "A Case of Chiaroscuro" Review | 14 août 2026 | 01:20:10 | |
Join the SNP crew this week this Thursday at 6.30pm PT / 9.30pm PT for our review of Star Trek Strange New Worlds 404 A Case of ChiaroScuro : Una is mistaken for a resistance leader and drawn into a struggle against Klingon occupation... | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 3 "Human Best Friend" Review | 07 août 2026 | 00:54:26 | |
Join us this week this Thursday at 6.30pm PT / 9.30pm PT for our review of Star Trek Strange New Worlds 403 Human Best Friend : Shore leave on a pleasure planet turns dangerous when the crew's promised escape stops behaving like fun... | |||
| Alpha Shift Raktajino | A Discussion with Steven Charles Jaffe | 04 août 2026 | 01:02:57 | |
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! | |||
| Star Trek Strange New Worlds | Season 4, Episode 2 "The Griffin Incident" Review | 31 juil. 2026 | 01:16:47 | |
Join the SNP crew this Thursday at 6.30pm PT / 9.30pm ET to review the second episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 4 : The Griffin Incident written by Robbie Thompson and directed Axelle Carolyn. | |||
| Alpha Shift Raktajino | Jurassic Trek with Dr. Ashley Poust - Strange New Worlds 401 Expert Review | 31 juil. 2026 | 00:55:38 | |
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. | |||
| Star Trek Universe | San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Wrap-Up with Giraffe & Karen Nelvana | 27 juil. 2026 | 00:53:07 | |
Star Trek celebrated its 60th anniversary in a big way at San Diego Comic-Con, and we were there for it all! In this video, we recap everything that happened, from the Hall H panel featuring the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and legendary stars from across the franchise to the Paramount+ Lodge, the Boldly Built LEGO and Magic: The Gathering activation, the Star Trek Fleet Command: 60 Years of Star Trek Archives Experience, and the official Star Trek 60th anniversary badges and merchandise. #startrek #SDCC2026 #StrangeNewWorlds #StarTrek60th #MagicTheGathering #TheLodge #StarTrekTLego #Lego #HallH #SDCCWrapUp | |||
| Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Season 4, Episode 1 "Valles Marineris" Review | 25 juil. 2026 | 01:11:47 | |
The wait will finally be over! | |||
| SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 5 - "The Hunted" | 17 juil. 2026 | 01:40:43 | |
In this session, The Cries of Mars takes a journey back to the Delta Quadrant to dive deep into Commander Vinar's past, uncovering the history that shaped him and his journey to the Alpha Quadrant. Back in the present aboard Thunder Bay, the crew faces the aftermath of their latest trial with Commander T'Vala as repairs are made and the wounded are tended to. Amidst the recovery, one officer sees their career trajectory take a sudden, completely unexpected path. Just as Captain Marik starts to feel good about their progress, the brief moment of peace is shattered when Thunder Bay receives a mysterious new distress call. Watch more from the series and subscribe to stay updated on the journey! 🎙 Credits: 🔹 Produced & Edited by: Julian Brown | |||
| Strange New Worlds | Season 3 Review - Toot or Boot? | 10 juil. 2026 | 01:38:34 | |
With SNW 4 right on the horizon, it is time for a SNW 3 refresher ! | |||
| Strange New Worlds | Beyond The Bridge Panel - Trek Long Island 4 | 26 juin 2026 | 00:53:07 | |
Join Giraffe for a conversation with Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura), Dan Jeannotte (Sam Kirk), and Chris Myers (Ensign Gamble) as they share stories from their time on, and beyond, the bridge of the Enterprise. From behind-the-scenes moments and unforgettable adventures to the friendships and experiences they've made along the way, this is a chance to celebrate the journeys that make Strange New Worlds so special. | |||
| Strange New Worlds | Season 4 Trailer Breakdown | 19 juin 2026 | 01:32:45 | |
The Strange New Worlds Season 4 trailer is finally here, and we're diving into every blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment. A fresh new start? A return to classic Star Trek adventures? Or just enough footage to keep us guessing for the next month? | |||
| Shadow Frontier: Is Gaming Star Trek's Next Chapter? | 16 juin 2026 | 00:53:06 | |
Is gaming Star Trek's next frontier? Join Giraffe, Erik, and Hawk as we break down the latest Trek gaming announcements! We’re diving deep into Shadow Frontier, Star Trek's chilling first venture into the survival horror genre, and Outposts Unknown, the highly anticipated take on a base builder. Don't miss our crew's live reactions, analysis, and discussion on where these new titles are taking the franchise. | |||
| SNA The Cries of Mars Episode 4 - "The Standoff" | 05 juin 2026 | 01:52:15 | |
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. Neldan is summoned to the bridge, forcing him into a harrowing confrontation with one of his own people and bringing buried pasts straight to the surface. Just as the diplomatic razor's edge threatens to snap, a sudden, uninvited arrival drops into the sector, threatening to completely destabilize an already fragile situation. Find out how the crew navigates a web of secrets and Romulan disruptor fire in episode four of The Cries of Mars! 🔹 Produced & Edited by: Julian Brown | |||
| Star Trek Picard: To Defy Fate | A Sit Down With Dayton Ward | 29 mai 2026 | 00:48:00 | |
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. Grab your copy of To Defy Fate and tune in for an insightful conversation packed with laughs, paradoxes, and so much more! Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Strange New Pod! | |||
| Strange New Worlds Season Four | Teaser Breakdown | 01 mai 2026 | 00:44:33 | |
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 favorite moments from the teaser. From a T-Rex to Jim Kirk, and Captain Pike on a horse, we're reading your thoughts from the Mailbag on what you're most excited about. | |||
| SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 3 - "Whispers & Shadows" | 24 avr. 2026 | 01:29:15 | |
Whispers & Shadows | The Cries of Mars While Admiral Jellico pushes to keep the crew of Thunder Bay Earth-bound, Admiral Janeway emerges as a staunch ally for the crew as they hope to trace the warp trail of the cloaked "ghost" ship last seen lurking around Mars. Lt. Commander Marik also walks into an unexpected spotlight, leading to a defining moment that will change her trajectory within the fleet forever. 🎙 Credits: 🔹 Produced & Edited by: Julian Brown | |||
| First Contact Day 2026 - What's Next for Star Trek? w/ Matt Jennings | 10 avr. 2026 | 01:03:24 | |
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 with us in the live chat, and let’s talk about the future of Trek together. Also, make sure to check out Matt's Indiegogo campaign for season two of his web series, 1701: A Blerd Story. The series follows the adventures of a black queer nerd as he navigates the world using his favorite television series (STAR TREK) as a moral compass. | |||
| SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 2 - "Racing Against the Flames" | 02 avr. 2026 | 01:50:18 | |
Racing Against the Flames | The Cries of 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. 🎙 Credits: | |||
| Threads of Destiny | Star Trek Deviations One Shot Review | 27 mars 2026 | 00:52:43 | |
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!" | |||
| Masked Singer Star Trek Night: AMA With Giraffe | 20 mars 2026 | 01:08:13 | |
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! | |||
| "Rubincon" Starfleet Academy S1 Finale Review | 13 mars 2026 | 01:49:26 | |
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 from the mailbag, on Episode 278 of Strange New Pod. | |||
| SNA "When the Talon Breaks" Session 0 | 08 mars 2026 | 01:40:07 | |
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. | |||
| Starfleet Academy "300th Night" Review | 06 mars 2026 | 01:39:11 | |
The title says it all. It's the 300th Night of school at Starfleet Academy! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 109, “300th Night.” | |||
| SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 1 - "Adrift in the Crimson Inferno" | 02 mars 2026 | 01:33:01 | |
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 Crimson Inferno," every sensor ghost is a tragedy and every distress call is a gamble. The mission is no longer just a patrol. It is a desperate fight to salvage hope from the wreckage of a burning world. The Cries of Mars have begun. Will Thunder Bay answer? Find out on the season premiere of The Cries of Mars! 🎙 Credits: 🔹 Produced & Edited by: Julian Brown | |||
| Starfleet Academy "The Life of the Stars" Review | 27 févr. 2026 | 01:41:16 | |
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 uses an unorthodox method to help our cadets process the emotions of recent trauma. At the same time, a cadet faces an unexpected challenge that will alter the trajectory of her life forever. That, plus our episode breakdown and reactions on Episode 276 of Strange New Pod. | |||
| Starfleet Academy " Ko'Zeine" Review | 20 févr. 2026 | 01:38:22 | |
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 school holiday, they must choose between what their families expect of them and their own dreams for the future -- including an aspiring captain who's secretly willing to risk everything to re-write her own past, and an aristocratic cadet called to serve his planet way before he's ready. That, plus our episode breakdown, reactions, and your thoughts from the mailbag, on Episode 275 of Strange New Pod. | |||
| Starfleet Academy "Come, Let's Away" Review | 13 févr. 2026 | 01:39:50 | |
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 encounter a dangerous new enemy. As our cadets fight for survival, Nahla must risk everything to save them by seeking help from an unexpected, untrustworthy source. That, plus our episode breakdown, reactions, and your thoughts from the mailbag, on Episode 274 of Strange New Pod. | |||
| Starfleet Academy "Series Acclimation Mil" Review | 06 févr. 2026 | 02:41:26 | |
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 journey of self-discovery and learns the value of forging her own path. Meanwhile, Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual. That, plus our episode breakdown, reactions, and your thoughts from the mailbag, on Episode 273 of Strange New Pod. | |||
| Starfleet Academy "Vox in Excelso" Review | 30 janv. 2026 | 01:52:14 | |
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 confront his past and strained relationship with his family. As he pursues an unexpected method of coping, Nahla races against time to save this species from extinction. That, plus our episode breakdown, reactions, and your thoughts from the mailbag, on Episode 272 of Strange New Pod. | |||
| SNA The Cries of Mars: Session 0 | 25 janv. 2026 | 00:38:55 | |
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 the wreckage. In this episode, we establish the setting, introduce the ship and crew, and forge character bonds using Daggerheart-inspired connection questions that will shape the campaign going forward. This is a Star Trek story about duty, loss, and holding onto hope when the future feels uncertain. 🎙 Credits: | |||
| Starfleet Academy "Vitus Reflux" Review | 23 janv. 2026 | 01:44:23 | |
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 school. With tensions rising, friendships tested, and a blossoming romance caught in the crossfire, the stakes climb fast. We’re sharing our live reactions, breaking down the character moments, themes, and Trek DNA, plus opening up the mailbag to hear what you think. All that and more on Episode 271 of Strange New Pod. | |||
| Alternative Space: Melissa Navia | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:52:32 | |
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 generation of explorers. The chat takes flight as Melissa shares her real-world journey toward earning her pilot’s license, and how that experience deepens her connection to Ortegas at the helm. They also dive into her standout work in episode 9 of Strange New Worlds, “Terrarium,” exploring the emotional depth, challenges, and craft behind one of the season’s most memorable performances. It is an inspiring, insightful conversation about identity, ambition, and boldly going both on screen and off. | |||
| Starfleet Academy "Beta Test" Review | 20 janv. 2026 | 01:35:18 | |
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 Academy test run tells us about the future of Starfleet. Episode Synopsis: With the start of the new academic year, Caleb’s unease about his future at Starfleet Academy persists. But when a delegation from a former Federation ally arrives, and Caleb is tasked with showing their leader's daughter around campus, he must put his uncertainty aside to discover what life at the Academy is really about. Plus, we open up the mailbag to hear your thoughts, theories, and reactions, and cover even more Trek goodness along the way. All that and more on Episode 270 of Strange New Pod. Engage! | |||
| Starfleet Academy Series Premiere: "Kids These Days" Review | 16 janv. 2026 | 01:51:34 | |
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 offered the chance of a lifetime: to join the first new Starfleet Academy class in San Francisco in over a century. There's just one problem – the person offering him the spot is newly-minted Chancellor Nahla Ake, the Starfleet captain who sentenced his mother to Federation prison 15 years ago... Plus, what did you think about the series premiere? Your thoughts from the mailbag and live chat. That and more on episode 269 of SNP. | |||
| Starfleet Academy Wants & Don't Wants | 09 janv. 2026 | 01:08:10 | |
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 series, along with a few of our own. And for this special edition, we can finally address some of those wants and don’t wants without spoilers, because the review embargo lifted TODAY. Let’s talk about what we’re hoping Starfleet Academy gets right and what we really hope it avoids as launch day approaches. | |||
| New Year, New Frontiers With Carlos Cisco | 01 janv. 2026 | 00:54:12 | |
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 brings six-shooters, frontier justice, and genre-bending storytelling to the system. From Starfleet to the final frontier of the Old West, this episode explores storytelling across mediums, adapting tone and genre, and what it takes to build compelling worlds, whether on screen or at the table. As Data once said, "Saddle up, lock and load." (and roll some dice). | |||
| A Very Starfleet Christmas With Jim Johnson | 25 déc. 2025 | 00:50:29 | |
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 the game’s place in today’s expanding TTRPG scene, recent releases like the Technical Manual and Exploration Guide, and the latest mission brief collection, Five Year Missions. The conversation wraps with a look ahead at what 2026 holds for Star Trek Adventures. A perfect listen for the holidays and for anyone ready to boldly go. | |||
| Under the Radar Favorite Episodes | 19 déc. 2025 | 01:08:54 | |
This week, we are diving into some of our favorite under-the-radar Star Trek episodes that deserve a lot more love. Deep cuts, strange choices, and episodes that quietly say a lot about the franchise we love. This week’s picks: Julian revisits TNG Season 1’s “Arsenal of Freedom,” a rough era classic packed with big ideas, strange tech, and early-series charm. Hawk breaks down TNG Season 6’s “Schisms,” one of the creepiest and most unsettling hours of Star Trek ever aired. Emcee charts a course through Deep Space Nine’s “Explorers,” a heartfelt and underrated character piece with legacy, family, and stars in its sails. Join us as we celebrate the odd, the overlooked, and the episodes that stuck with us long after the credits rolled. Like, subscribe, and engage! And thanks for making this a great year of Strange New Pod. | |||
| The Trek Movieverse | Is There a Future? | 12 déc. 2025 | 02:28:37 | |
With Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount, the Trek movie landscape has shifted once again. The Kelvinverse looks to be shelved (again), and now rumors are swirling about a brand new cinematic take on Star Trek from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. So what’s changed since our Trek at the Movies panel at Trek Long Island? A lot. We’re breaking it all down with our friend and guest Jean Kang! The studio shakeups, the creative rumors, the possibilities for Trek’s next big-screen era, and what this could mean for the franchise moving forward. Plus, we want to hear from you. What do you want from the future of the Trek movieverse? Which stories should Trek tell next? Who should take the captain’s chair? | |||