Strange New Pod celebrates its two-year anniversary with a review of what is possibly Strange New Worlds' best episode to date, "Memento Mori." SNP also welcomes back a friend of the show and Geeks with Kids contributor Michael Schaus to help break down the episode. Opening up new hunting grounds, the Enterprise is decimated after a surprise Gorn attack, surviving the initial first few attacks thanks to La’an’s previous experience with the vicious hunter race. How was the Enterprise and her crew...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 85
They say good things come in threes, but Strange New Worlds ' third episode of its freshman season, "Ghosts of Illyria," seems to be the most polarizing episode among the SNP crew so far. Joining the team this week to help them break this one down: Matthew Kaplowitz from Trek Untold. LIGHT! We need more light!! Ghosts of Illyria is an awesome Una-centered episode that pays homage to classic TOS episodes "Naked Time" and "The Naked Now," as well as a couple of classic horror episodes. How does Nu...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 84
Strange New Worlds is two weeks in and it's already shaping out to be one of the top Star Trek shows of all time. Join Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they review and break down episode 102, "Children of the Comet." What happens when Pike and the crew find out that the comet they are tracking isn’t just an icy piece of rock? How does Cadet Uhura do on her very first away mission? And which character ALMOST becomes our first tick on the red shirt counter? Plus, the team fulfill their promise of...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 83
It's the moment we've been waiting for as a podcast for almost two years; Strange New Worlds is finally here, and the team is here to review and break it all down with a very special guest, Jessie Gender ! What is so urgent that Robert April has to order Captain Pike out of his self-imposed exile? Why is Spock naked? How does Pike’s knowledge of his future affect his captaincy early on? And can the crew not only rescue Number One but prevent a planet from making the same mistakes as Earth? Erik,...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 82
It's another finale edition of Strange New Pod as Star Trek Picard season two comes to a close. Join Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they deep dive and break down yet another polarizing Picard finale. Were Tallinn and Picard able to make sure Renee's Europa mission was launched? Or did Adam Soong kill any chance of a brighter tomorrow? Were Q and Jean-Luc able to reconcile? Who stayed in the past, and who is the Borg Queen on the Stargazer? The crew answers all these questions and many more in...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 81
Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian for SNP's last live show before the series premiere of Strange New Worlds! This week, the team reviews and breaks down Picard season two's penultimate episode, "Hide and Seek." Were the Borg Queen's drones able to overtake Picard and crew? Speaking of the Borg Queen, did Jurati fully succumb to assimilation? And most importantly, why does Star Trek not have a good reputation when it comes to the way it portrays mental health issues on screen? All these questions are...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 80
It's another episode of Strange New Pod as Erik, Girafe, and Julian break down episode 208 of Star Trek Picard, "Mercy." As the show inches closer to its conclusion, was there room for a filler episode? Did "Mercy" handle all of its different plot points well? Why does Rios keep making bad decisions, and how far gone is Agnus? What is wrong with Q?! We deep dive it all! Plus, side notes from Girafe, fun facts about cake from Erik, the mailbag, and much more on episode 79 of SNP. Send us a text S...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 79
Girafe and Julian have returned from their away mission in Chicago and are joined by Hawk to review this week's brand new episode of Star Trek Picard, "Monsters." What trauma does Jean-Luc have to work out in order to wake from his coma? How much of Jurati has the Borg Queen taken over? And why is Rios making such bad decisions? The SNP team breaks it all down. Plus, Girafe and Julian's mission report from Chicago, the mailbag, new collective members, and much more on episode 78 of Strange New P...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 78
Join Girafe and Julian for this very special edition of the pod as they record LIVE on location from Star Trek Mission Chicago with a live audience! They're also joined in person by one half of the Duras Sisters Podcast , Rhianna Herd! What did they think about Jurati and the Brog Queen's symbiosis? Why do they think Jean-Luc isn't waking up? And why do they think Patrick Stewart is having more fun this season than the last? Plus, what is it like being back at a con after the pandemic, questions...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 77
It's the day that the Strange New Pod crew has been waiting two years for. The Strange New Worlds full-length trailer has finally been released! Join Hawk, Julian, and our special guest TJ ( @StarTrek Pike , Trek Central ) as they react to and break down the almost two-minute trailer. What were their favorite moments? What secrets did they find? Plus, reactions to the Captain Pike teaser, the mailbag , and much more on the final bonus pod of our week-long coverage of Strange New Worlds! Send us ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min
The Strange New Worlds character teaser breakdowns continue with two major pieces of the bridge crew: Spock and Una aka Number One. Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they break down these two very important teasers. We also go off about Spock's kiss, Una's hair and eyebrows, and much more! Plus the mailbag and much more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod! Send us a text Support the show...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr
It's SNP's final live episode review before Julian and Girafe grab a shuttle ride to Mission Chicago! Join the crew as they react to the latest set of Strange New Worlds character teasers featuring Doctor M'Benga and Nurse Chapel. Erik also explains why he's choosing not to watch the plethora of previews we've gotten this week. Then, it's on to our review of episode 205 of Star Trek Picard, "Fly Me to the Moon." At the show's midpoint already, we're introduced to Dr. Adam Soong and his daughter ...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 76
The Strange New Worlds character teasers continue with a look at Enterprise Helmsman Lt. Erica Ortegas and Chief Engineer Hemmer. Join Julian as he rides solo for this one, breaking down both teasers shot for shot. As always, live reactions from Twitch and mailbag from our Discord collective on another special edition of Strange New Pod. Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 31, 2022•41 min
It's another special edition of Strange New Pod as the final countdown to Strange New Worlds begins with two amazing character teaser trailers. Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they react to and break down both the Uhura and La'an teasers that dropped on Trek Tuesday. Plus live reactions from our Twitch collective and the mailbag! Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Join the SNP crew as they review the fourth episode of Picard season two, "Watcher." When Jean-Luc finds a young Guinan at 10 Forward, what is her reaction? How much time does Rios have left before ICE deports him, and can Seven and Raffi get to him in time? And what angle is the Queen playing with Agnus? The team breaks it all down and much more. We also say farewell to our very own Borg Queen, the Borg Queen of Puns that is, as Brittany signs off on her last live show with Strange New Pod. Don...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 75
Just like that, another season of Star Trek Discovery has come and gone, as season four wraps up with its thirteenth episode, "Coming Home." As always, the SNP team breaks it all down! Was the show able to stick the landing? Did the reveal of Species Ten-C live up to the hype? Who made it out and who wasn't so lucky? Plus, the crew reacts to that very special cameo that wraps up the episode. Also on this finale edition of Strange New Pod, Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian take a look back at season...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 74
When you think it's going to be a quiet week, Trek Tuesday rolls around and throws another Ben Sisko curveball at you. On this packed edition of Strange New Pod, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian breakdown the big Strange New Worlds casting news, with Paul Wesley ( The Vampire Diaries) set to play James T. Kirk in the show's second season. Plus, the team goes through our collective's thoughts on the casting in the mailbag. Then, it's onto SNP's review of S tar Trek Picard episode 203, "Assimilation." Wit...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 73
It's a double dose of Star Trek this week as Erik, Girafe, and Hawk review brand-new episodes of Discovery and Picard. First, the crew reviews the penultimate episode of Star Trek Discovery season four, "Species Ten-C." After a couple of episode fumbles, was the big reveal of this season's big mystery worth the wait? How does this episode remind the team of Denis Villeneuve's Arrival? And has Tarka finally gone full bad guy? Then, it's back to the 25th century, but a very different-looking versi...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 72
Join Julian, Erik, Girafe, and Hawk for this special edition of SNP as they break down the teaser trailer for Strange New Worlds. After two years of waiting and the creation of a whole podcast surrounding the show, did the teaser live up to the hype? Was Captain Pike's horse just as glorious as we thought it would be? And why doesn't Spock have a shirt on? We break it all down on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod. Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 10, 2022•40 min
At long last, Star Trek Picard season two has finally warped into our sector with the season two premiere, "The Star Gazer." SNP wasn't around yet when Picard season one debuted, so it's an exciting time for the pod to get to break down these episodes together. Where are Jean-Luc and the rest of his rag-tag crew a year and a half removed from the events of "Et in Arcadia Ego?" What does the sudden appearance of a subspace time rift mean? And what is the nature and meaning of Q's involvement? The...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 71
Join the Strange New Pod crew on the final night of Captain Picard Week as they take a look back at season one of Star Trek Picard. Has their opinion changed since the show's initial run? Is it better to watch it week to week or binged? And what were some of their favorite moments from the season? Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian break it all down in this deep dive look back at Picard season one. Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 47 min
With just three episodes left before the Discovery season four finale, Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian review episode 411, "Rosetta." What did the crew think about going back to a "planet of the week" format? Did they enjoy Book and Tarka's Die Hard and Empire Strikes Back type plan to hitch a ride with the Discovery? And how did the team feel about the new Adira/Detmer arc taking up so much time in the episode this close to a season finale? SNP breaks it all down! Plus, the strange new loop and ...
Mar 03, 2022•47 min•Ep. 70
Join Marcie, Rachel, and Luis as they explore the relationship between Captain Picard and his friend, compatriot, and fellow crewmate, Data. From episodes like "Measure of a Man" to "The Offspring," Data and Picard's relationship spanned seven seasons of The Next Generation and four movies. The Disco Tech team breaks it all down and talks about some of their favorite moments between the two. Listen to Disco Tech Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disco-tech-podcast/id1533767939 Send...
Mar 03, 2022•45 min
Join the EARTH STATION TREK crew as we discuss Picard's transition from contemplative television icon to big-screen action hero! He faced regret, revenge, rebellion, and a dune buggy... the line must be drawn, but where? Follow Earth Station Trek: https://earthstationtrek.podbean.com Send us a text Support the show
Mar 03, 2022•59 min
What did French people expect of Picard season one before the premiere? How did we manage to give a French wine bottle to Sir Patrick Stewart? And which TNG episode one must see before starting Picard ? All our theories on the series before it aired! Listen to Le Quadrant Pop - https://podcast.ausha.co/le-coin-pop/playlist/le-quadrant-pop Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 33 min
The Star Trek Discovery Pod crew will be taking a dive into Picard's history with the Q continuum. With discussions around some of the iconic Q episodes from Star Trek The Next Generation , we will dive deep into the past to make predictions for the Picard future. Follow Star Trek Discovery Pod - startrekpod.co Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 02, 2022•45 min
Captain Jean-Luc Picard is considered, by many, to be the greatest leader in all of Star Trek. But what makes him such a great leader? In this episode, Jeff Akin with the Starfleet Leadership Academy will be exploring Picard's development as a leader and identifying what makes him stand above so many of the other Captains. Listen to Starfleet leadership Academy - https://www.jeffakin.com/ Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 01, 2022•34 min
The damage of the Borg goes far beyond the remnants of starships at Wolf 359 and left deep scars on Jean-Luc Picard both mentally and physically. The traumatic experience of being abducted, violated, and utterly powerless filled the Captain with feelings that took him years to work through, some of which will likely be explored in the upcoming new seasons of Picard. Trek Untold's Matthew Kaplowitz is joined by Jeff Akin of the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast and Michael Hough AKA Hawk from ...
Feb 28, 2022•52 min
David and Heather will be discussing memorable moments between Picard and Guinan across TNG as well as what they are hoping to see when the two friends reconnect in season two of Star Trek Picard . SNP's own Girafe guest stars! Follow Promenade Merchants Podcast - https://www.deltajulietmike.com Send us a text Support the show...
Feb 28, 2022•57 min
Love Picard’s speeches about humanity and people’s right to life? This is the segment for you! We will discuss the struggles, species, regulations, and jaw-dropping moments that define Jean-Luc Picard as one of the most famous Captains and diplomats in all of Starfleet. Step into the courtroom with The Duras Sisters Podcast and Special Guest Strange New Pod’s own Julian, to talk Picard and Diplomacy. Follow The Duras Sisters Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duras-sisters-podca...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 32 min
