Fed Con

Fed Con

Federation Conversation is a bimonthly Trekkie Talk show featuring exuberant commentary, and an intolerance for intolerance. With an impish sense of humor, host Mariah Beachboard guides her panelists through Improv-style games and talk points. This feel-good podcast welcomes sh!tposters, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and Theatre geeks (and anyone who just wants to learn more). FedCon is a proud member of the Great Geek Refuge podcast network.

Episodes

January 20, 2024 66 mins
Ulysses Campbell joins us to talk about his experiences at the very beginning of Star Trek!
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FedCon panelist Mike Lunsford sifts through tech manuals, head cannon and Reddit forums to find an answer to Star Trek questions that keep him awake at night. The next question he dives into: what’s the deal with the probe from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
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The crew share their thoughts on SNW and Prodigy, and debate which Star Trek bar is better.
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Mariah, BJ, and Mike end up sharing the feels in a cathartic conversation about marginalized people’s struggles. The conversation happened totally by accident, and it ends in a wholesome way. That’s the Star Trek Effect, ya’ll!
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We asked each other to predict the series finale of Picard! Find out what Mariah got so very wrong, and what BJ and Mike got so very right!
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This episode features the question "Who do you wish was your dream daddy" in space, Star Trek Dad Jokes, and BJ's Mama Mia Parody.
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FedCon panelist Mike Lunsford sifts through tech manuals, head cannon and Reddit forums to find an answer to Star Trek questions that keep him awake at night. The first question he dives into: why did the auto-destruct sequence only blow up the saucer section of the Enterprise?
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February 15, 2023 64 mins
Beachboard, Robinson, and Lunford are back for a whole new season of Federation Conversations! But are they the same people they were in 2022? They’ve braved the holidays, family tensions, and flaming busses to get here. Enjoy the ride while they discuss what they enjoyed in 2022, what’s coming out in 2023, random nerdy rabbit holes, and silly trivia.
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November 13, 2022 12 mins
In this mini-sode, BJ asks Mike and Mariah about their favorite musical moments, ranging from the Blasterbeam, to the Amok Time soundtrack, and to Blue Skies.
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November 11, 2022 49 mins

This celebration of the Sandman comics and show includes an in-depth interview with Kyo Ra who played Rose Walker.

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October 23, 2022 64 mins
Host Mariah Beachboard and panelists BJ Robinson and Mike Lunsford talk about Lower Decks S3:E1-5, Star Trek Music, and Mike's TOS re-watch.
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Welcome back to FedCon, GGR's Star Trek podcast! Host Mariah Beachboard and panelists BJ Robinson and Mike Lunsford discuss their thoughts on the first season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and play a Star Trek centric version of “Would You Rather…” They kick off the podcast with a tribute to Nichelle Nichols.
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June 3, 2022 3 mins
Attention! This is the Captain speaking! Hear Captain Mariah Beachboard’s announcements!
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May 23, 2022 62 mins
Welcome back to FedCon, GGR's Star Trek podcast! Host Mariah Beachboard and panelists BJ Robinson and Mike Lunsford discuss the "Star Trek: Picard" season finale, and the season premier of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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April 8, 2022 60 mins
Welcome to FedCon, GGR's Star Trek podcast! Host Mariah Beachboard and panelists BJ Robinson and Mike Lunsford discuss season 4 of "Star Trek: Discovery" and the first few episodes of "Star Trek: Picard"
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April 1, 2022 71 mins
Trek Talk Episode 2 Host Mariah happily chats with BJ and Mike about Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 - specifically Disco’s excellent inclusion of LGBTQIA+, Star Trek Horror, how not to be an asshole, and how to evangelize non-trekkies! (Spoilers abound.)
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Trek Talk Episode 2 Cold Open Mariah, BJ, and Mike share opinion about the last season of Picard since Mariah FINALLY watched the last episode. Kudos to friends who don’t spoil Star Trek! (Btw, this podcast contains spoilers.)
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March 1, 2022 63 mins
A special GGR Pirate Radio presentation: GGR Trek Talk! Host Mariah Beachboard and panelists Mike Lunsford and William “BJ” Robinson discuss their love of Star Trek. In particular, the trio go in depth about the importance of representation, positive female role models and the inclusion of people of color and LGBTQIA actors and characters.
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