This week on SNP, we’re sitting down with two titans of the Star Trek universe: David Mack and Kirsten Beyer, the brilliant writers behind Star Trek: Khan. We’ll dive deep into the origins of one of Trek’s most iconic villains, explore how they brought new depth to Khan’s legacy, and get a peek behind the curtain of writing within the Star Trek canon. Send us a text Support the show

Star Trek Adventures: Whatever Should Be Done Must Be Done — Act III “The Codex” Second Edition Starter Campaign Finale! After seven months of exploration, discovery, and danger, the SNA crew reaches the grand finale of the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter Campaign. What will they uncover in The Codex? Can they protect the ideals of the Federation when science and survival are at odds? The crew of the Challenger has finally made contact with Dr. Urotoxa, uncovering secrets buried d...

Join us live as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and the crew break down the finale of the series, "Eternity's Face!" Episode Synopsis: Dissent among Khan's followers threatens Venture's launch. Khan faces one last threat to his rule, and a final decision that seals his fate. Plus your thoughts on the finale and more in the mailbag! Send us a text Support the show

Join us as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe, Julian, and Hawk break down the penultimate episode of the series, "Original Sin!" Episode Synopsis: Five years after disaster sweeps the planet, Khan's people and the Elboreans prepare their joint, single venture toward salvation. Khan learns the truth behind their predicament. 💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a Tre...

Strange New Adventures: “Into the Shadow Maw Nebula” (Act Two of whatever Should Be Done Must Be Done) The chase intensifies as the crew of the Challenger follows Urotoxa’s trail deep into the mysterious Shadow Maw Nebula, a swirling expanse of volatile energy and treacherous gravitational currents. On a moon shrouded within, Urotoxa and her team may have uncovered something that could rewrite history itself. With time running out and the nebula’s storms threatening to tear their ship apart, ...

Join us as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and Hawk are joined by our friend and special guest Jessie Earl to break down episodes six and seven, "The Good of All" and "I am Marla."" The Good of All" Synopsis: Khan struggles to understand the Elboreans and their leader, Delmonda, while his own people’s distrust of the newcomers increases in the face of impending catastrophe. "I am Marla" Syn...

As the crew of the USS Challenger embarks on the final chapter of the starter campaign, Commander Xanthus th’Raviq faces a difficult test. Admiral Robert April personally conducts a debriefing, questioning whether this crew is truly suited to continue the hunt for the fugitive Dr. Urotoxa. With the Admiral’s reluctant blessing, the Challenger sets course for Federation Starbase 323, a glittering hub of trade and diplomacy at a crucial junction of interstellar commerce. The starbase’s interloc...

It’s time to boldly go… to a party in the Cerritos Lounge five years in the making! 🚀Join us LIVE as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season One, the series that turned ensign chaos, heartfelt storytelling, and deep-cut Trek references into an animated phenomenon! We’re joined by special guest Jean Kang, Lower Decks storyboard artist and assistant director (Seasons 2 and beyond), to talk about the show’s evolution, the art of bringing Trek humor to life, and what i...

With Ensign Tennan critically injured but still determined to lend his expertise, the crew of the U.S.S. Challenger faces its greatest trial yet. As they make first contact with the mysterious Bryozoan Conveyer, the truth of the Colony’s invasion finally comes to light: the species is not seeking conquest, but survival, driven to desperate measures by forces tearing their existence apart. With time running out, the crew must decide how far they will go to help these new beings they have encou...

We’re beaming up to break down everything Trek fans were treated to this weekend! From the first look at Strange New Worlds Season 4 to the second official trailer drop for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, there’s a lot to talk about, and we’ve got thoughts. Join us as we dig into all the big reveals, panel highlights, surprise moments, and yes, even Stephen Colbert’s turn as the Digital Dean of Students. We’ll talk character theories, story teases, and what these new clips mean for the future o...

On this bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Emcee welcome New York Times bestselling author David Mack aboard to talk all about his brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Ring of Fire! Get ready for a deep dive at warp speed as they explore everything from Pike’s haunted past and Una’s hidden secrets to Spock, Chapel, and La’An’s tangled emotional web. David opens up about the book’s high-stakes setting above a black hole, the themes of guilt, redemption, and moral sacrifice ...

Join the SNP crew as they dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and the crew break down episode five, "Imagination's Limits!" Episode Synopsis: Khan and his people prepare for inescapable calamity, and learn they are no longer alone on this world. Are these mysterious new arrivals enemies, or possible allies? Plus the mailbag and more on episode 256 of Strange New Pod. Send us a text Support the show

On this episode of Alternative Space, Girafe sits down with Dr. Tiffany Chow, a leading physician and neuroscientist specializing in Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They explore the latest insights into neurodegenerative disorders, discuss the unique ways space travel affects the brain, and reflect on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Sarek,” drawing parallels between science fiction and real-world neuroscience. Along the way, Dr. Chow shares her expertise on caregiver advocacy, cl...

Join us live as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and Hawk break down episode four, "Magical Thinking!" Episode Synopsis: Marla McGivers identifies an urgent threat to the colony. Khan grapples with leading his followers through increasingly difficult times, and a startling revelation from Marla Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a Trek discussion. Send us a t...

Act 2: Not Yet Finished of Dare to Be Wise is available now! After Ensign Tennan is critically injured while repairing Challenger’s impulse drive, the crew’s fate hangs in the balance. Can Dr. Voraal’s medical expertise save the young officer’s life? Or will Tennan become the Challenger’s first casualty? But there’s no time to breathe. As the ship narrowly dodges destruction in the heavy metal asteroid field, sensors flare with strange readings: gradons wash over the vessel, and then space it...

Join us as the SNP Crew dives into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. We’ll be breaking down the premiere episodes, sharing our thoughts, and chatting with you in real-time about what this means for the legacy of Khan Noonien Singh. Episode Synopses: Episode 1: "Paradise" — Marooned by Captain James T. Kirk on Ceti Alpha V, Khan Noonien Singh and his followers begin building a new civilization, but this strange new world harbors ...

In this brand new episode of Alternative Space, Amy and Giraffe sit down with Liz Kennick, President of Teachers in Space. Liz shares how her organization is empowering educators with real-world spaceflight experiences, hands-on experiments, and classroom-ready resources designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. From suborbital launches to STEM teaching in action, this conversation dives into the ways teachers can connect students directly with the futur...

Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the Strange New Worlds season three finale, "New Life and New Civilizations." "New Life and New Civilizations" is written by Dana Horgan & Davy Perez, and directed by Marja Vrvilo. When an ancient, evil alien force re-emerges, Pike must make one of the hardest decisions of his life to stop the evil from spreading. Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more on episode 253 of SNP. Send...

The journey continues as our crew launches into Adventure 2: Dare to Be Wise! In Act 1, the U.S.S. Challenger is ordered to survey a dense asteroid field, but the mission goes off-course almost immediately. When Commodore Xen and her crew arrive to begin their survey, the situation on board goes from bad to worse. Time is running out, Challenger’s fate hangs in the balance, and not everyone will make it through unscathed. Buckle up! Strange New Adventures is back, and the stakes have never be...

Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds season three, "Terrarium." "Terrarium" is written by Alan B. McElroy and directed by Andrew Coutts. When Ortegas crash lands on a deadly, toxic moon, where the chances of survival are slim to none, she finds herself stranded and forced to challenge her most closely held beliefs in order to survive. Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more o...