Strange New Pod | A Star Trek Podcast

With SNW 4 right on the horizon, it  is time for a SNW 3 refresher !  Before Season 4 warps onto our screens, we're looking back at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 one last time. Which episodes earned a toot? Which ones get the boot? What deserves a permanent place in Trek lore, and what would we happily send into the memory hole? Join the SNP crew as we revisit the season, debate our...

Join Giraffe for a conversation with Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura), Dan Jeannotte (Sam Kirk), and Chris Myers (Ensign Gamble) as they share stories from their time on, and beyond, the bridge of the Enterprise. From behind-the-scenes moments and unforgettable adventures to the friendships and experiences they've made along the way, this is a chance to celebrate the journeys that make Strang...

The Strange New Worlds Season 4 trailer is finally here, and we're diving into every  blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment. A fresh new start? A return to classic Star Trek adventures? Or just enough footage to keep us guessing for the next month? Join the Strange New Crew as we break down the trailer shot by shot, discuss our favorite reveals, and speculate wildly about what's ahead for...

Is gaming Star Trek's next frontier? Join Giraffe, Erik, and Hawk as we break down the latest Trek gaming announcements!  We’re diving deep into Shadow Frontier , Star Trek's chilling first venture into the survival horror genre, and Outposts Unknown , the highly anticipated take on a base builder. Don't miss our crew's live reactions, analysis, and discussion on where these ne...

Tensions reach a breaking point in the latest episode of Strange New Adventures, "The Standoff." Freshly promoted Captain Marik faces her first true trial in the big chair as the crew of the Thunder Bay comes face to face with Commander T'Vala (Guest Starring Girafe) of the lethal Romulan Tal Shiar.  When Marik attempts to defuse the ticking time bomb through diplomacy, her words ar...

Join Julian for a one-on-one interview with New York Times Best-Selling Author Dayton Ward to discuss his brand new Star Trek: Picard novel, To Defy Fate!   In this episode, Dayton dives deep into the inspiration behind his latest book and shares his love for time travel stories. They look back at the classic Original Series episode "Assignment: Earth," exploring how those classic sci-fi...

The weekend saw the first teaser trailer for Strange New Worlds season four drop, along with a handful of first-look images, and SNP has your first look and breakdown! Join Julian and Hawk as they break it down and share your favorite moments from the teaser. From a T-Rex to Jim Kirk, and Captain Pike on a horse, we're reading your thoughts from the Mailbag on what you're most excited ab...

Whispers & Shadows | The Cries of Mars The aftermath of the Shepard rescue takes a chilling turn this week as the crew of the Thunder Bay realizes the nightmare on Mars is far from over. Even with survivors safely aboard, the fires continue to rage across the Martian colonies, casting a long, crimson shadow over the impending debrief with Starfleet Command. While Admiral Jellico pushes to keep...

Join Girafe, Emcee, and Erik as they break down everything that happened, or we should say, DIDN'T happen during this year's Star Trek First Contact Day celebrations.  We are thrilled to welcome special guest Matt Jennings to the bridge to help us navigate the latest news, or lack thereof, and discuss the current state of the franchise. From the deafening silence on certain projects, we’...

Racing Against the Flames | The Cries of Mars The Cries of Mars continues this month as the crew of the Thunder Bay race to evacuate the USS Shepard , one of the many vessels that came under attack during the synth strike on Mars. Follow along as Doctor Neldan and Commander Vinar attempt to triage both the survivors aboard the Shepard and its failing systems, while Commander Marik and the crew abo...

Join Girafe and Emcee as they sit down to review and deep dive into the recently released Star Trek Deviations One Shot from IDW Publishing, "Threads of Destiny!" This special one-shot features Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. In the 23rd century, she explores far-flung star systems with her crew on the Enterprise as part of her mission to communicate and build bridges with life found across the...

The final frontier meets the center stage! Join Giraffe along with Amy and Trevor as they break down Star Trek night on The Masked Singer.   We are joined LIVE by Giraffe, who was in the audience for the taping and is ready to answer all your questions about the performances and the atmosphere on set. We are also diving into the Star Trek 60th Anniversary! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

We've come to the end of the year at Starfleet Academy. The SNP Crew is reviewing Starfleet Academy's season finale, “Rubincon!” Episode Synopsis: When an old enemy resurfaces as an existential threat to the Federation, Nahla must outwit a vengeful foe with a personal vendetta against her -- as our cadets and instructors undertake a dangerous, seemingly impossible, mission to save everyo...

Welcome to Session 0 of our special Strange New Adventures one-shot! This game is a direct love letter to the classic thriller Crimson Tide , set right in the gritty Enterprise era of Star Trek. With the galaxy on a quadrant-wide red alert following the Earth-Romulan War, peace is hanging by a thread. In this kickoff episode, we set the stage for our high-stakes mission and dive into the precariou...

The title says it all. It's the 300th Night of school at Starfleet Academy! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 109, “300th Night.” Episode Synopsis: As the year comes to an end, Caleb must choose between the life he thought he wanted and the life he’s built for himself at Starfleet Academy. Meanwhile, Nahla breaks protocol in one final gambit to keep a promise to Caleb. That, plus our...

The fire is spreading! Strange New Adventures , our Star Trek Adventures Actual Play series, returns for a relentless Season 2 premiere. Mars is no longer a beacon of ambition; it is a graveyard choked in ash and wreathed in flame. High above the smoldering ruins, the USS Thunder Bay cuts through a lethal field of shattered starships and stolen lives. The Parliament-class vessel is outclassed by t...

This week on Strange New Pod, Tilly returns to teach these kids some valuable lessons! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 108, “The Life of the Stars.” Episode Synopsis: A visiting instructor arrives at the Academy and uses an unorthodox method to help our cadets process the emotions of recent trauma. At the same time, a cadet faces an unexpected challenge that will alter the trajectory of...

This week on Strange New Pod, the cadets get a break after the grueling events on board the Miyazaki . We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 107, “Ko'Zeine.” Episode Synopsis: As our cadets return home for their first school holiday, they must choose between what their families expect of them and their own dreams for the future -- including an aspiring captain who's secretly willing...

This week on Strange New Pod, the training wheels are coming off! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 106, “Come, Let’s Away.” Episode Synopsis: During the cadets’ first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encounter a dangerous new enemy. As our cadets fight for survival, Nahla must risk everything to save them by seeking help from an unexpected, untrustworthy source. That, plus our...

This week on Strange New Pod, it's all about S.A.M. We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 105, “Series Acclimation Mil.” Episode Synopsis: As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the value of forging her own path. Meanwhile, Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual. That, plus our episo...

This week on Strange New Pod, we’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 104, “Vox in Excelso.” Episode Synopsis: When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out a beloved but infamous Star Trek species, a cadet is forced to confront his past and strained relationship with his family. As he pursues an unexpected method of coping, Nahla races against time to save this species from extinction. That,...

The galaxy changed forever in 2385. In this Session 0 of our Star Trek Adventures campaign, The Cries of Mars, we set the stage in the aftermath of the Synth Attack that destroyed Utopia Planitia and left Mars burning. With the Romulan evacuation effort dead, Starfleet in crisis, and Admiral Picard resigned, what remains of the fleet has been reassigned to rescue, relief, and evacuation around the...

Strange New Pod reviews Starfleet Academy, “Vitus Reflux.” As our cadets compete for a spot on an elite Academy team, things get a little less… Starfleet when an escalating prank war erupts between the Academy and a rival school. With tensions rising, friendships tested, and a blossoming romance caught in the crossfire, the stakes climb fast. We’re sharing our live reactions, breaking down the cha...

Alternative Space is thrilled to welcome Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fan favorite Melissa Navia , the talented actor behind helmswoman Erica Ortegas. In this episode, Amy sits down with Melissa for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation about her Latina heritage and the importance of meaningful representation in Star Trek. Melissa also speaks passionately about being an advocate for women in...

This week on Strange New Pod, we’re diving headfirst into Starfleet Academy Episode 102, “Beta Test.” Girafe is joined by Emcee and Hawk to break down the episode’s biggest moments, character beats, and what this early Academy test run tells us about the future of Starfleet.  Episode Synopsis: With the start of the new academic year, Caleb’s unease about his future at Starfleet Academy persists. B...