Strange New Pod | A Star Trek Podcast

This week on Star Trek Discovery, "Terra Firma, Pt. 2" wraps up the Mirror Universe arc in a dramatic fashion. Is Georgiou able to bring Michael back into the fold, or is history doomed to repeat itself? Also, we finally learn the true identity of Carl and his place in the universe. Plus, Book comes to the rescue with Emerald Chain tech that helps the DISCO crew in a big way. As usual, w...

This week, Tolor actor Ian Lake joins the ASNP crew to talk about his role as the villainous Orion in episodes six and eight of this season of Discovery. Ian talks to us about the makeup process, auditioning, and much more. Later, it's our review of "Terra Firma, Pt. 1," as Georgiou fights against time, emerging back in the Mirror Universe as the fearsome overlord of the Empire. Plu...

Get ready and grab that turbo lift handrail! It's ASNP's Patron suggested 14th episode, a table read of DS9's "Trials & Tribble-ations." A big thank you to Patron Collective member Simon Stager for the suggestion. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of our crew doing their very best DS9 cast impressions, and Brittany going full Shatner. Credits: Star Trek: Deep Space...

With only five episodes to go this season, the ASNP crew review and react to this week's episode, "The Sanctuary." Join Hawk and the rest of the crew as they discuss Book and his planet's issues with sea locusts, Tilly adjusting to her new role as the first officer, and Detmer pushing through her PTSD and going full ace pilot. Plus, the Strange New Loop, our Subspace poll and s...

Star Trek Discovery brings us one of the show's most important episodes to date this week, tying together the events from TNG's  "Unification" parts one and two. Join Julian, Erik, Hawk, and Erin on this special Thanksgiving edition of ASNP as they talk about Michael's journey and the reveal of her brother Spock's life work, new details about the Burn, and of course,...

Season three of Star Trek: Discovery is already at the halfway point, and ASNP is here to review another episode. Brittany, Erik, Hawk, and Erin are joined this week by special guest Christopher Littlefield from Open Channel - A Star Trek Community Podcast , as they review "Scavengers." How did the team feel about Michael going off books again? What about that Discovery refit? Find out o...

Join A Strange New Pod on this symphonic journey through all of Trek and time. That's right; it's the music episode! From Enterprise to Picard, the ASNP crew cover all the important music and themes of decades worth of Star Trek. The crew also welcomes a very special guest to the show, Star Trek Discovery , and Picard composer Jeff Russo , as he talks about scoring Trek's two newest...

On this very special bonus edition of ASNP, the crew breaks down Discovery's fifth episode of Season 3, "Die Trying." When Discovery finally reaches what's left of the Federation and Starfleet, what do they find? What does the crew need to do to prove their worth? Later, ASNP welcomes Ian Alexander to the pod, whose character Gray debuted in last week's episode, "Forg...

This week, the Discovery and Adira head to a familiar Trek location in Trill, while the crew suffers from a severe case of PTSD. Join Brittany, Julian, Erik, Hawk, and Brittany as they deep dive this very important episode of Star Trek that focuses on PTSD and acceptance, builds on Trill culture while exploring Adira's past, and introduces us to the franchise's first Trans character, Gra...

Star Trek Discovery  has hit its third episode of season three, and "People of Earth" is an emotional rollercoaster, to say the least. Join Erik as he takes the con this week along with the rest of the ASNP crew as they wrap up Michael's return to Discovery, the journey to an Earth that is less than welcoming, and the introduction of one of our new main characters, Adira (Blu del Ba...

On this very special episode of A Strange New Pod, the crew takes a deep dive into the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine documentary, What We Left Behind. Erik, Julian, Brittany, and Hawk not only go through some of their favorite moments from both DS9 and the documentary, but go on an emotional journey as well, sharing how Deep Space Nine resonated with them, and how it helped get them through some toug...

It's part two of Discovery's premiere, as "Far From Home" focuses on Discovery's side of coming through the wormhole. It's up to Saru and Tilly to make first contact with the locals of the strange planetoid they have crash-landed on, while the rest of the DISCO crew race against time to get the ship's vital systems repaired. Join the ASNP gang this week as Britta...

Season three of Star Trek Discovery is finally here, and A Strange New Pod will be here all season long, reacting and reviewing each episode! If this is your first time listening to the show, join Julian, Brittany, Hawk, Erik, and our newest crew member Erin as they react to Michael's new surroundings in 3188, her new ally, Book along with his cat Grudge, and the first details on what The Bur...

This week on A Strange New Pod, the crew pay tribute to all the first officers we've come to know and love in Star Trek. From Enterprise all the way to the brand new series, Lower Decks, join Julian, Erik, and Brittany (Hawk is on shore leave) through this wonderful adventure of Riker Maneuvers, freedom fighting, and unrivaled sexual tension.  Plus, a very Kira and Chakotay heavy mailbag, thi...

It's the season finale of Lower Decks and we've brought back all of our guests from our Bonus Pods to help us break down "No Small Parts." Our guests this week are Marcie London from the newly launched Disco Tech Podcast, Simon Stager, Michael Schaus from Geeks with Kids , Erin Coplan from Allie, Erin, and the Multiverse , and Matt Reppert from Everything is Permitted! This wee...

As we inch closer and closer to Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Trekmovie.com recently posted an article with the theory that the Omega Molecule from the Voyager episode, "The Omega Directive" is possibly the cause of "The Burn." With that, the ASNP crew deep dive "The Omega Directive" with special guest Myrriah Gossett from Star Trek Discovery Pod . Plus, our guest an...

Listen or die! This week on Lower Decks, Mariner works out her mommy issues by hijacking Boimler's holodeck program. Plus, Boimler tries to prepare for a review meeting with the Captain. Does Vindictia get her revenge? Does Boimler find out what Captain Freeman is allergic to? Find out on another bonus edition of A Strange New Pod. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on Star Trek: Lower Decks, Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford are caught off guard when aliens force them to testify about a series of seemingly unrelated events. Plus, a special appearance from one of the most beloved Trek characters ever. EIP's very own Matt Reppert joins the show this week to help us review and breakdown the eighth episode of the season! Send us Fan Mail Sup...

"They say time is the fire in which we burn..." Dr. Soran, Star Trek: Generations. That's right. the ASNP crew take a trip back to 1994 as they take a deep dive into the first Next Generation film, Star Trek: Generations. How did the film do at passing the torch from the TOS crew to the TNG era? What is the crew's opinion on how the film handled Kirk's death? Find out on E...

This week on Lower Decks, Boimler gets transported out of phase, Tendi makes a dog, and Mariner's best friend from the Academy guest Captains aboard the Cerritos. Joining us to help review this week's episode is Erin Coplan from the AE Multiverse Podcast! Follow AE Multiverse: Instagram & Twitter: @aemultiverse Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week on ASNP, we’re covering some of the bigger pieces of news to come out of Star Trek Day. First, we’ll be breaking down what we saw in the Season 3 trailer for Star Trek: Discovery . Also, though there wasn’t a lot of new info, the Strange New Worlds Panel was absolutely fantastic, and we’ll hit on some of the important notes from that as well. Finally, we’ll have our Lower Decks Episode 6...

Every starship Captain needs a crew that they can trust and rely on, and throughout the decades of Star Trek, there's always been a trusty Ensign that doesn't get the credit he or she deserves. From the ship not being blown up, to fungal infections and amputations, these are the Ensigns of the Final Frontier. Join the ASNP crew as they dive deep into past and present Trek dating all the...

Two star-crossed lovers...literally! On this week's episode of Lower Decks, we meet Boimler's girlfriend. Is she a founder? An android? Maybe a parasite? Meanwhile, aboard the U.S.S Vancouver, Tendi and Rutherford are in awe of the ship's state of the art systems. Join the ASNP with guest Michael Schaus as they break down "Cupid's Errant Arrow." Send us Fan Mail Suppo...

This week on our Lower Decks Bonus Pod, we finally, maybe unwillingly, find out what the holodeck is really used for. Also, mother and daughter finally have to work together despite Captain Freeman's attempts to sabotage her daughter's career. Tendi also goes on a quest to help a fellow officer ascend to a higher plane after "botching" his ritual. How did Lower Decks fourth out...

Why is Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country held in such high regard among fans? We answer that question in our deep dive into Kirk and crew's send-off film. We also left our hailing frequencies open and received a nice mailbag full of correspondence from across the quadrant.  So pour yourself some coffee because like Praxis, this episode is going to be a BLAST. Send us Fan Mail Support the...