Strange New Pod
Boldly celebrating five years of Trek fandom, Strange New Pod continues its mission into year six and beyond—exploring the past, present, and future of Star Trek with insight, humor, and heart. From legacy series to the latest episodes, deep-dive discussions to special guests, we engage every corner of the Final Frontier. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, there's always a place for you in this ever-expanding universe.
Episodes
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 eve...
We’re turning the mic over to YOU!
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 end...
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.
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🚀 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 ...
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 (U...
🎬 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 ...
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 Girl...
The Strange New Worlds 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 YOUR eye in the mailbag and so much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod!
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 comple...
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 ...
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.
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 t...
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...
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 aut...
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 "Superno...
🚀 Strange New Adventures - Session 2 Now Available! 🚀
Our second session covering Act Three is here! Follow Commander Th'Raviq, Commander Ven Jaxa, Dr. Voraal, and Lt. Hernandez as they continue the evacuation of Cressida. What happens when the Challenger crew has to deal with a mob of restless Cressidans trying to get off the floating city? How does the crew draw the Bryozoans away from them? And what mission altering event ...
To celebrate Jack Quaid's birthday this Thursday, the SNP Crew along with YOUR picks, goes through the very best of our favorite purple-haired ensign, Brad Boimler!
From his very first appearance in "Second Contact" to his big moments in the series finale, Boims has given us the best screams, chases, and transporter clones.
Plus, news, the Strange New Loop, and more on episode 216 of Strange New Pod!
In the very first episode of Alternative Space, hosts Giraffe and Amy Imhoff boldly go into new territory with their inaugural guest—none other than Nana Visitor, the iconic Major Kira Nerys from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!
Nana joins the show to talk about her brand-new book, Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman’s Trek, diving into themes of woman empowerment, representation, and what it means to claim space—on screen and in the real...
Netflix's hit series Black Mirror is BACK for its seventh season, and with it, the highly anticipated sequel to the series' Star Trek-like episode, "USS Callister!" "USS Callister: Into Infinity" is a feature-length episode, and the SNP crew is going to review every detail.
Nanette Cole and the crew of the USS Callister are stranded in an infinite virtual universe, fighting for survival against 30 milli...
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