NeveroddoreveN: Faith and Fiction

Part 2 of the Marquis as insider Niall McKay joins us for a truly geeky look at the political and social landscape of the Bajoran sector of space.

Politics, perspective and profit are all on the table today as Mat Trounce Joins the conversation. how do we make touch decisions when our loyalties are divided? is the Federation and Empire? can romance between a Vulcan and Ferengi work? these questions and many more are explored

Honour, Loyalty, Vengeance and Death all bursting into life as with our Guest Phillip Menzies. and unexpected party of Klingon come to the station and Jadzia Dax is called to make some big decisions from her history.

Gayle Grassik, Geelong Gamers guild leader and good friend of mine joins me as Deep Space 9 becomes a hot bed of political turmoil with all the the romance of Casablanca. Quark's bar has become a haven for refugees fleeing Caradssia when Natima, a former lover of Quark' shows up to his Bar, Quark faces a tough challenge which will bring up unforeseen complications, heartbreak and ultimately an exc...

Playing God , three stories from Deep Faith Nine that delve into the ethics of Creation and destruction. Fantastic to have co-host of the pod cast Tea with Two Revs, Amanda Nicholas and author Andrew Dutney to explore how we might deal with new life when we find it! https://soundcloud.com/amanda-nicholas-408466100/tea-with-two-revs-episode-7

A wonderfully named episode which provides three different understandings of shadow play. a wonderful conversation with my old friend Phillip Menzies for discussion about identity, foreshadowing and meta-story. Phillip also brings his musical composition skills to the podcast with and exploration of the effect of musical score on scene depth. find more of Phillips compositions here https://www.you...

this week Karen joins me again top explore power, control and technology. the studio also gets a mic upgrade and Will has some learning to do about balancing the levels. We also explore Sci-fi Church! https://www.facebook.com/events/718238648729842/ https://uca-nat.zoom.us/j/94027290357?pwd=TzBaclVwMFg0TWJvNDFPdmVaUUFCQT09

Justin Jervies from the Geelong Gamers Guild joins us to today for an exploration of cloning, paranoia and coffee

Dr Bashir and Chief Obrien take the focus today as they fight for survival and find a different side of each other in their near death experience. I'm joined by Dr Tamsin Paige to explore the concepts of war and peace both globally and personally as we wrestle with difference.

Joined once again by DF9 veteran Lindsay Cullen we explore self investigation, colonialism and Klingon Opera!

Niall Mckay is back again to explore ageing, gambling and bro-mance. we talk through luck and destiny and even get a little sciencey with Nutrinos. Gambling addiction is discussing in this issue, if you or some one you know needs help here are some links https://gamblershelp.com.au/ https://www.relationships.org.au/services/problem-gambling https://gaaustralia.org.au/

This week I speak with Traci Mulia about cultural fusion, refugees, and home as we talk through the episode Sanctuary. join us for some of the best character voice acting i have had on the podcast yet!

In we explore the ways in which we can be affected by grief and trauma. Julie McDonald from the Bethel Center joins Will for some reflections on working through difficult times. ***warning*** concepts of suicide and trauma are discussed in this episode, please talk to some one should thoughts and memories rise for you. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ https://bethelcentre.com.au/

G3 Live Co-Host Michelle Coffman joins me this week to explore the detective mystery Necessary Evil as Odo seeks to solve a cold case on DS9. Some great laughs as Michelle shares her personal experiences of social awkwardness on the autism spectrum.

Amelia Koh-Butler brings the podcast its first poem as we explore the episode "Rules of Acquisition" Inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and Yentl this story follows the experiences of the Ferengi Pel who breaks cultural and traditional roles to leave the home world, earn profit and even wear clothes.

Andy Calder joins us this week as we see DS9 through the eyes of visiting officer Melora Pazlar who requires a Wheelchair for movement. Together we explore life from a new perspective as shared by this episodes writer Evan Somers.

Joined this week by Robin Yang, we explore the complexities of children caught between cultures through the story of a young Cardassian war orphan left behind when the occupation of Bajor ended. Identity, cultural assumptions and choice are all on the menu today as we join Garak and Bashir for another of their many lunches.

Our first real encounter with Trill Lore as the Dax Symbiote is stolen from Judzia. Paul Charlson joins me to talk about loss and gain, deception and integrity.

A big launch into season 2 of Deep Space Nine with not one but three Guests Karen Mitchell Lambert, Niall McKay and Zac Nicholas. We power, revolution and relationships. Thanks to Balsavor and Ben Winwood for the Art work in the new Logo and Brave New Worlds, Hero Point and Dennis McCarthy for the theme music.

The conflicts and compatibles of science and religion are explored in this episode where I am joined by Lindsay Cullen. We also look at power and politics as well as the flavour of the JumJa stick!

Dr Tamsin Paige Joins the Podcast once again to explore the theologies of atonement, pacifism and justification. The episode Duet is inspired by real life events in war crime tribunals and gives us a snap shot of sociological pop culture archeology.

A look at a bravely written episode where the main cast take on new personas. Paul Telfer joins Will as the nature of taking on different roles for the purpose of under standing the other is explored.

Identity, Image, conformity and diversity are all covered in this exciting episode! Elliot Nicholas joins us once again to explore self image, othering and the image of God.

Imagination is the central focus if this episode which draw its name from the phrase "if wishes where horses beggars would ride". Lindsay Cullen joins me to explore the facets of imagination and they ways we value and dismiss it.

Opportunity, risk and inter-generational ministry. Amanda Nicholas joins us again to talk through a tricky situation for Major Kira as Nog and Jake try to work out what to do with Yamok sauce.