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Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

Women at Warpwww.womenatwarp.com
A groundbreaking bi-weekly podcast committed to examining Star Trek from a feminist perspective, exploring Intersectional Diversity in Infinite Combinations with a rotating crew of six hosts. Tune in for everything from episode and character analysis to history of women behind the scenes and in fan culture to discussion of larger themes and messages throughout the franchise.
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Episodes

259: It’s Been a Long Road

Join us for the last time as the crew of Women at Warp look back on ten years of podcasting and discuss memories, things we’re proud of, what we hoped to accomplish and whether we feel we did as well as what’s next! HOSTS Aliza Andi Grace Jarrah Kennedy Sue EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.te...

Mar 31, 20251 hrEp. 259

258: Series Finale Smackdown

In a single-elimination bracket tournament, we definitively determine which Star Trek series finale was the best, once and for all. HOSTS Sue Andi Jarrah GUEST Claire Little EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Mar 17, 202559 minEp. 258

257: The Great Tuvix Debate

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Trekkies in possession of a podcast, must eventually discuss “Tuvix.” We attempt to unpack the many different readings and interpretations of this episode, and then Kennedy (Team Janeway) and Grace (Team Tuvix) go head-to-head. HOSTS Sue Grace Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Vi...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 257

256: Better the Ardra You Know

We’re joined by historian Dr. Tupá Guerra to talk about the TNG episode “Devil’s Due” and the character of Ardra, including how she relates to tropes about women demons and how she manifests for other cultures. HOSTS Jarrah Grace GUEST Tupá Guerra - @tupaguerra EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://ww...

Feb 17, 202559 minEp. 256

255: Article 14, Section 31

Join us to talk “Section 31”, a Star Trek concept that started out as a way to critique the hypocrisy and darker side of Starfleet in Deep Space Nine, and then evolved into a campy excuse for Michelle Yeoh to run a heist in space. HOSTS Kennedy Sue GUESTS Anna Rozay Tony Ray EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Sto...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 255

S33: The Undiscovered Country (Star Trek Pod Crawl)

In our contribution to the Star Trek Pod Crawl, we talk about racism, geopolitics, detective shenanigans and Crewman Dax’s shoe dilemma in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. This episode is part of a project called the Star Trek Pod Crawl. We’re a group of Star Trek podcasts raising money for science education by banding together and making special episodes about some of our favorite Star Trek films. Join us in supporting the National Center for Science Education and check out all other gre...

Jan 25, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 254

254: Love in the Time of Streaming

Diana Keng joins us to discuss the romantic relationships of Star Trek’s streaming-era protagonists. HOSTS Jarrah Grace GUEST/S Diana Keng EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 254

253: Terrorism and Resistance

Join us as we discuss the ways Star Trek portrays terrorism and armed resistance across production eras and series. We discuss the writers’ real-world inspiration for these storylines and how they used these themes to serve their narratives. HOSTS Jarrah Andi GUEST David Seitz EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic S...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 253

252: Cerritos Strong! (Lower Decks Season 5)

Chrissie (from Infinite Diversity: A Star Trek Universe Podcast) joins us as we bid a very fond farewell to Star Trek: Lower Decks and discuss both the final season and the series as a whole. HOSTS Sue Andi GUEST Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi - @thegoddesslivia EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www....

Dec 23, 202455 minEp. 252

251: Chronic Pain in Trek

Aliza and Sue welcome Heather Rae Barker for a deep dive into how chronic pain shows up in Star Trek. Frequent pain-related questions like "Do the Borg feel pain?" and "Why does Geordi refuse pain relief for his visor?" are explored, before revisiting the DS9 episode "Melora" and finding modern day parallels to accessibility and the burdens of adaptability. HOSTS Aliza Sue GUEST Heather Rae Barker - @heatherraebarker (they/she) EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitte...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 251

250: Marvelous Michael Burnham

Anna Rozay and Dr. Michele Foss join us to discuss Michael Burnham, exploring her journey from mutineer to decorated Admiral. HOST Kennedy GUESTS Anna Rozay Dr. Michele Foss EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 250

249: There’s No Such Thing as a Safe Tribble

Join Kennedy and Andi as they talk about the Tribble canon, from TOS to Prodigy, including common themes and tones, as well as the surprisingly dark humor and well executed puns. HOSTS Andi Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Nov 11, 202456 minEp. 249

248: Vulcan Women

Join Andi, Aliza and Sue as they unpack some of the most interesting aspects of how Vulcan women are portrayed on Star Trek, and what it says about Vulcan society’s treatment of women within their culture. HOSTS Andi Aliza Sue EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Oct 28, 202455 minEp. 248

247: The One in a Million Seven of Nine

We’re joined by Anika to talk about Seven of Nine, her origins, relationships, trauma and growth from Voyager through Picard, and why she makes so many fans feel seen. HOSTS Jarrah Kennedy GUEST Anika Dane EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Oct 14, 202459 minEp. 247

246: Counting on Keiko

Keiko O’Brien is a complex recurring character and an important example of Asian representation in Trek. Livian Yeh and Michelle Franchini join us to talk about Keiko’s professional and personal identities and our take on her reputation in the fandom. HOST Jarrah GUESTS Livian Yeh Michelle Franchini EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwar...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 246

245: Favorites of the Holodeck

Sue, Kennedy and Andi talk through some of their favorite holodeck episodes, from the silly to the profound, and try to unpack why the holodeck episodes are such an enduring genre of Star Trek episodes. HOSTS Andi Sue Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 245

244: "Ad Astra Per Aspera"

Lawyers Amanda and Hypatia join us to discuss the Strange New Worlds s2 episode, "Ad Astra Per Aspera." We dive into the Federation's laws regarding genetic modification and the real-world analogs, as well as passing privilege, persecution, sanctuary, and justice. HOST Sue GUESTS Amanda Harber Hypatia del Solar EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.co...

Sep 02, 202452 minEp. 244

243: "Critical Care"

Special guest Laura joins us, as we attempt to unpack the many, many issues explored in Star Trek Voyager’s seventh season episode, “Critical Care.” HOSTS Aliza Jarrah Sue GUEST Laura EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Aug 19, 202453 minEp. 243

242: Bajor as Allegory

The crew is joined by guest David Seitz as we begin unpacking all of the many allegories of Bajor that reflect real world atrocities. CW: genocide, military sexual servitude, extreme sexual violence, forced labor, political starvation HOSTS Andi Grace GUEST David Seitz EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: ht...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 242

241: Prodigy Season 2 Steals the Show

We’re joined by Diana to talk about Season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy, including its storytelling, character arcs and relationships, greatest moments, Easter eggs and references, and why it’s such a great show for kids and adults alike. HOSTS Jarrah Sue GUEST Diana Keng - @diana4tv EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic...

Jul 22, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 241

240: Evolution of Q

Join Jarrah and special guest Andrea to unpack the evolution of the character Q, from his introduction in “Encounter at Farpoint” and the winding road that brought him back to Picard. HOST Jarrah GUEST Andrea - @katzehalifornia EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 240

239: Feminine Rage

Andi is joined by special guests Claire and Jenn to discuss the gendered expectations of rage in society as a whole as well as in Star Trek , and how sometimes anger is not an emotion that women are able to fully express. HOSTS Andi GUESTS Claire Jenn EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepubli...

Jun 24, 202459 minEp. 239

238: Disco Never Dies (Discovery Season 5)

In this extra-long episode, we’re joined by Marisol and Anna Rozay for a look back at the final season of Star Trek: Discovery. HOSTS Kennedy Sue GUESTS Marisol Anna Rozay EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 238

237: P’Jem-a Party

We’re joined by Jamie from the Enterprisesplaining podcast to talk about “The Andorian Incident,” from the theme of cultural tourism to the treatment of T’Pol and the delightful Shran-ness of it all. HOSTS Jarrah Aliza GUEST Jamie, @uajamie, host of Enterprisesplaining EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: htt...

May 27, 202450 minEp. 237

236: Native Perspectives on the Maquis

Listener Etawi and Writer/Cartoonist Alina Pete join Grace to discuss the Maquis from a Native perspective, what better representation could look like in Trek, and what exactly they think of Chakotay. HOST Grace GUESTS Etawi Alina Pete EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wome...

May 13, 202451 minEp. 236

235: Dr. Una McCormack Interview

Jarrah and Sue sit down with Dr. Una McCormack, author of many Star Trek novels based on several of the shows. We talk Cardassians (of course), the potential outlook of an average Federation citizen, recommended reading - plus a little Doctor Who and Blake’s 7 - and a whole lot more. HOSTS Jarrah Sue GUEST Dr. Una McCormack (https://unamccormack.co.uk/) EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support ...

Apr 29, 202459 minEp. 235

234: How Does the Federation Economy Work?

In Star Trek ’s post-scarcity vision of the future, how does their economy work? How do they trade? We’re joined by experts Martine G. Ræstad and Manu Saadia (author of Trekonomics ) to discuss the technological and social forces shaping Star Trek ’s economic utopia. HOST Jarrah GUESTS Martine G. Ræstad, @mechamarty Manu Saadia, author of Trekonomics: The Economics of Star Trek EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 234

233: Neurotransmitters of Doom

It’s yet another episode where a creepy guy preys on Troi. But as we discuss, TNG’s “Man of the People” is also a surprisingly good jumping off point for discussion of more feminist themes, like emotional labor and aging women’s sexuality. HOSTS Jarrah Andi Sue EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www...

Apr 01, 202452 minEp. 233

232: Star Trek Adventures: What's To Come

From Modiphius Entertainment, Head of Brand Samantha Webb and Community Manager April Hill join us to discuss what’s coming in the second edition of Star Trek Adventures. Plus, how STA is guided by the ideals of IDIC in both story and character creation - and much more! HOSTS Aliza Pearl Jarrah Hodge GUESTS Samantha Webb - @RPGWebby April Hill - @AprilNicoleHill EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp...

Mar 18, 202459 minEp. 232

231: Amanda Grayson: Mother, Teacher, Fashion Icon

We discuss Amanda Grayson from her first appearance in TOS to her current iteration in SNW - as mom to Spock and Michael and wife to Sarek, but also as a human living on Vulcan, a teacher, and occasional badass. HOST Jarrah GUESTS Jody - Ladies Who Trek Sherri - @anchoredpisces EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic ...

Mar 04, 202456 minEp. 231
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