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Strange New Worlds Fancast (Star Trek)

Carolyn (Redshirt 626), SP Rupert (Engineer/Redshirt), and Jake (Section 35 Chief/Redshirt)

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Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 61

A podcast about the Star Trek show Strange New Worlds and other Star Trek series like Starfleet Academy, Lower Decks, Picard, and Discovery.

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"Off-Hour" S4E06 Review SNWF061

Episode 61

Sunday, September 20, 2026 • Duration 01:10:46

In episode #61 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn tackle Season 4, Episode 6, “Off Hour,” as the Enterprise is caught in a catastrophic slipstream that sends the crew scrambling to keep the ship—and themselves—alive. The hosts dive into the episode’s disaster-movie energy, comparing its escalating crises to everything from The Poseidon Adventure and The Martian to 24, while celebrating what they see as a classic Star Trek adventure built around problem-solving, teamwork, and one crisis after another. The discussion gets especially personal as Scotty begins to believe in himself and embrace the Enterprise as his ship, Chapel refuses to give up on a gravely injured M’Benga, Una confronts her own troubling feelings about sacrifice, and the cadet learns that sometimes Starfleet’s rules have to bend when lives are at stake. Along the way, the hosts explore the episode’s connections to Trek lore, the return of Dr. Boyce from “The Cage,” the growing path toward McCoy, Vulcan mind melds, Murphy’s Law, transporter training, and the enduring quirks of the Enterprise—including its doomed piano and hazardous chandelier. Add in listener feedback, a deep dive into the recurring “green” drink reference involving Scotty, Trek Trivia, and plenty of the hosts’ trademark tangents and humor, and episode #61 celebrates an episode they see as a particularly consequential, character-driven return to the adventurous spirit of Star Trek.

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Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord

Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

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"Level-Five Transporter Accident" S4E05 Review SNWF060

Episode 60

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 01:05:16

In episode #60 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn take on Season 4, Episode 5, “Level 5 Transporter Accident,” as a transporter malfunction transforms most of the Enterprise crew into puppets while Spock fights to reclaim the ship. The hosts dive into the episode’s wonderfully bizarre premise, giving plenty of credit to the puppeteers, green-screen work, character designs, and the sheer technical achievement of bringing the story to life—while also debating whether the episode’s ultimate explanation undercuts everything that came before it. They have fun with everything from Pike’s spectacular puppet hair and Pelia’s tiny puppet antics to Scotty’s transporter troubles, while discussing the episode’s place among Star Trek’s long tradition of silly and experimental stories. The conversation also turns to the season’s continuing reliance on different movie and television genres, with the hosts giving the showrunners credit for finding directors who fully embrace each episode’s particular style. Add in Trek trivia, listener feedback, plenty of wonderfully unexpected tangents, and the hosts’ trademark humor, and episode #60 proves that sometimes the strangest way to explore Strange New Worlds is by turning the Enterprise crew into puppets.

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Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord

Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

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"A Case of Chiaroscuro" S4E04 Review SNWF059

Episode 59

Sunday, August 30, 2026 • Duration 01:11:44

In episode #59 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn beam down into Season 4, Episode 4, “A Case of Chiaroscuro,” for a spirited—and decidedly divided—discussion of Strange New Worlds’ bold black-and-white homage to classic cinema. As Una is mistaken for a resistance leader on a planet under Klingon occupation, the hosts explore the episode’s Casablanca-inspired style, striking production design, and the character moments that put Una, Uhura, M’Benga, and La’an in the spotlight. They dig into Uhura’s intense interrogation, M’Benga’s growing collection of wartime mysteries and moral dilemmas, Una’s surprising doppelgänger, La’an’s suspicions aboard the Enterprise, and the twists surrounding the resistance’s plan to fight back against their Klingon occupiers. Along the way, the trio debates whether the episode’s ambitious stylistic experiment succeeds, whether its standalone story does enough to move the season forward, and why Carolyn found more to appreciate with each rewatch while Jake remained firmly unconvinced. Add in Klingon history, engineering rabbit holes, Trek Trivia, listener feedback, plenty of movie references and laughs, and episode #59 delivers a lively conversation about one of season four’s most unusual—and most divisive—adventures.

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Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord

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Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

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"Human Best Friend" S4E03 Review SNWF058

Episode 58

Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 01:10:20

In episode #58 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn head to a pleasure planet for a hilarious—and increasingly chaotic—review of Season 4, Episode 3, “Human Best Friend.” The hosts have a blast dissecting the crew’s disastrous shore leave, from Spock’s unusual behavior and Kirk’s unexpected appearance to the unforgettable pairing of Ortegas and Scotty, whose misadventures ultimately reveal the beginnings of a genuine friendship. They explore the episode’s elaborate costumes and hilarious details, Una’s unexpected turn as a Klingon ballad singer, Pike’s increasingly wild vacation experience, the mysterious circumstances surrounding the crew’s lost memories, and the episode’s clever callbacks to classic Star Trek. Along the way, they debate the season’s increasingly standalone approach, discuss whether Kirk really needed to be part of the story, celebrate the episode’s comedy and character moments, respond to listener feedback, and tackle another round of Trek Trivia. With plenty of laughter, spirited tangents, and a few questions about where these character relationships—and the season itself—are headed, episode #58 celebrates one of Strange New Worlds’ most entertaining and delightfully chaotic adventures.

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Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord

Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

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"The Griffin Incident" S4E02 Review SNWF057

Episode 57

Sunday, August 2, 2026 • Duration 01:09:50

The scares are back! In episode #57 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn venture into one of the franchise's most chilling episodes as they break down "The Griffin Incident," a haunted-ship mystery that blends classic Star Trek with psychological horror. From eerie ghostly encounters and unsettling survival horror to the episode's unanswered mysteries, the hosts explore why this story feels more like Event Horizon than a traditional Star Trek adventure. Along the way, they debate whether Star Trek needs every mystery explained, examine the evolving relationships between La'an, Spock, and Kirk, discuss haunting foreshadowing tied to Kirk's future, and analyze the episode's many horror tropes—from splitting up on an abandoned starship to opening doors that should have stayed sealed. Add in plenty of laughs, Carolyn's candid reactions to one of her least favorite kinds of Trek episodes, Trek trivia, listener feedback, and spirited speculation about where season four is headed, and you'll find a lively conversation that proves even Star Trek's darkest stories make for unforgettable podcasting.

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Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord

Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

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"Valles Marineris" S4E01 Review SNWF056

Episode 56

Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 01:01:55

Season four is here! In episode #56 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn launch into an enthusiastic review of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiere, "Valles Marineris," as Captain Pike and the Enterprise find themselves stranded 65 million years in Earth's past. From dinosaur encounters and Martian civilizations to impossible time paradoxes and high-stakes moral choices, the hosts break down everything that made the season opener feel like a return to classic Star Trek adventure. They debate Pike's defining command decision, explore character moments for Una, Ortegas, Spock, Scotty, and Chapel, speculate about Pelia's mysterious Doctor Who-style references, and even imagine how captains like Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko, and Archer would have handled the episode's central dilemma. Add in behind-the-scenes insights from San Diego Comic-Con, listener feedback, Trek trivia, and plenty of laughs, and you've got the perfect way to kick off another season of bold exploration with the Strange New Worlds Fancast.

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Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord

Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

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Strange New Worlds Season 3 Rewatch SNWF055

Episode 55

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 01:32:40

In episode #55 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Captain Carolyn complete their mission through Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three with a wide-ranging discussion of the season’s biggest successes, missed opportunities, and lasting themes. The crew reflects on a season they found entertaining and full of memorable character moments, while debating whether the shortened episode count limited deeper emotional storytelling and character development. From the hilarious chaos of “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” and the heartfelt exploration of teamwork, friendship, and acceptance, to the epic scale of the Gorn aftermath, Scotty’s evolution, Kirk’s growing command style, Pelia’s mysteries, and Pike’s journey toward his destiny, the hosts examine what made season three uniquely Trek while comparing it to the series’ earlier seasons. They revisit standout episodes, discuss the importance of storytelling over spectacle, explore the future of the franchise and potential TOS-era connections, and respond to passionate listener feedback from Robert Bruce covering both seasons two and three. With plenty of humor, Trek trivia, debates over characters and continuity, and anticipation for season four, the crew closes out their season three retrospective by celebrating why Strange New Worlds remains a beloved return to classic Star Trek adventure.

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Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

Strange New Worlds Season 2 Rewatch SNWF054

Episode 54

Sunday, June 14, 2026 • Duration 01:39:34

In episode #54 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn continue their countdown to season four with an enthusiastic look back at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two, revisiting a season they ultimately agree may be the series’ strongest yet. From passionate discussions about standout episodes like “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow,” “Those Old Scientists,” and “Ad Astra per Aspera” to spirited debates over La’an’s connection to Khan, Spock’s evolving humanity, Nurse Chapel’s character journey, and the future of lingering storylines involving Captain Angel and Sybok, the hosts bring their trademark blend of analysis, humor, and deep-cut Trek knowledge to every topic. Along the way, they celebrate memorable performances from Carol Kane’s Pelia, reflect on casting choices, speculate about the future of the franchise, and explore why season two so successfully balanced comedy, drama, action, and classic Star Trek ideals. Packed with nostalgia, thoughtful critique, fan-fueled theories, and plenty of laughs, this season retrospective serves as both a love letter to one of Strange New Worlds’ most acclaimed seasons and an exciting bridge to the adventures still to come. Before the credits roll, the hosts cap things off with a fun round of Star Trek Trivia. Stick around after the credits for bonus audio and a wide-ranging geek conversation that ventures beyond the final frontier.

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Best place to find SP: http://www.GonnaGeek.com/discord

Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

Strange New Worlds Season 1 Rewatch SNWF053

Episode 53

Sunday, May 10, 2026 • Duration 01:20:11

In episode #53 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn boldly revisit Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season one in a lively retrospective that celebrates what makes the series feel like classic Trek at its very best—thoughtful storytelling, rich character development, deep respect for franchise lore, and a sense of wonder that rewards repeat viewings. From spirited praise for Pike’s leadership, standout character arcs for Una, Chapel, M’Benga, and Sam Kirk, and heartfelt appreciation for fan-favorite episodes like “Spock Amok,” “The Elysian Kingdom,” and “A Quality of Mercy,” to sharp discussions about continuity, dangling storylines, and how Strange New Worlds compares to Starfleet Academy, the hosts bring their trademark mix of analysis, humor, and fandom to every corner of the conversation. Packed with nostalgia, sharp observations, listener feedback, and plenty of playful Trek tangents, this season-one retrospective is both a celebration of modern Star Trek done right and an enthusiastic launch point for the crew’s continuing countdown toward season four. Stick around for e-mail feedback, a fun round of classic Trek Trivia and bonus audio after the credits.

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Best place to find Jake: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdy_old_man74

Best place to find Carolyn: https://x.com/ocean363

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"Rubincon" Starfleet Academy S1E10 Review SNWF052

Episode 52

Saturday, May 2, 2026 • Duration 01:09:30

In episode #52 of Strange New Worlds Fancast, SP, Jake, and Carolyn bring their trademark mix of analysis, humor, and fandom as they dive headlong into the season one finale of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, “Rubicon,” unpacking an episode that surprised them with its deeply classic Star Trek heart — less about brute force and more about compassion, courage, intellect, and confronting old wounds. From spirited discussions over plot holes and questionable production choices to heartfelt praise for powerful character payoffs — especially Caleb, Tarima, Genesis, Sam, and the ever-scene-stealing Jet Reno — the hosts celebrate an episode rich with emotional resolution, sharp humor, and unmistakably Trekian optimism. Layered with playful tangents into Galaxy Quest, Robotech, Transformers, and hopes for the franchise’s future, this finale discussion is equal parts thoughtful critique, joyful fandom, and lively geek roundtable — making it a fitting capstone to a season that boldly tried something new while still honoring the soul of Star Trek. Stick around for a fun round of classic Trek Trivia and bonus audio after the credits.

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