SyFy Sistas

The SyFy Sistas Scene Draft Some scenes deserve a conversation all their own. The SyFy Sistas revisit Season 1 of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" one scene at a time. Each of us brings our picks across five categories: the scene that changed how we looked at a character, broke our heart, made us fall in love with Star Trek all over again, hit differently on a rewatch, and was better than the entire...

Beltalowda! "After years of hoping for this conversation…" Dominique Tipper joins the SyFy Sistas. Dominique sits down with Tamia, Fran, and Yvette for a joyful conversation about her journey as an artist, her unforgettable portrayal of Naomi Nagata on The Expanse, and the projects that have followed. We talk about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Testament: The Story of Moses, stage work, storytellin...

And Their Petty-Ass Moments. Yvette, Tamia, and Fran are back, and this time they're tackling a need to know question: Who is the pettiest captain in Star Trek? The criteria is set, the evidence is presented, and their case is made for the captains who held grudges, took things personally, and occasionally let their emotions do the piloting. Some captains were more justified than petty. And some s...

Paramount Stage 16 housed a permanent cave set so hot, dusty, and smokey that the Star Trek cast and crew famously called it Planet Hell. Sixty years of Star Trek. No communicators. No transporters. Just the characters and who they really are when everything else is stripped away. The SyFy Sistas each bring some of their favorite cave episodes and make their case. Welcome to Planet Hell. 🎧Subscri...

The Tangent Episode Ensign Harry Kim is in the house and he has absolutely no filter. Garrett Wang — Star Trek Voyager's Two Pip Kim himself — sits down with the SyFy Sistas for a conversation that goes everywhere. Family, Dragon Con, being an OG podcaster, the Kardashians, and tangents so wild you just have to settle in and enjoy the ride. 🎧Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6!...

Fran and Tamia are taking the word back. Before it was weaponized, "woke" had roots — Black American roots. In this episode the Sistas trace the word's origins, its appropriation, and then prove what Trek fans already know — Star Trek has been unapologetically woke since 1966. From the classic episodes you already know to the unsung gems you may have missed. 🎧Subscribe and don't miss a single epi...

Robert Picardo, Ken Biller and Dr. Elizabeth Hudson  A special presentation from Trek Talks 5. In this episode, we bring you the full "Critical Care" panel, celebrating the Star Trek: Voyager episode of the same name. Moderated by Tamia, this conversation features writer Ken Biller, Robert Picardo (The Doctor), and real-life physician Dr. Elizabeth Hudson DO, MPH, AAHIVS. Together, they explore th...

Gersha Phillips The SyFy Sistas sit down with award winning Gersha Phillips, the brilliant costume designer behind stage, film, and television projects, including her work in the Star Trek Universe, The Woman King, and Captain America: Brave New World. In this conversation, Gersha shares the lightbulb moments that shaped her career, the politics of the Academy Awards, and her experiences navigatin...

Raoul Bhaneja The SyFy Sistas sit down with Raoul Bhaneja, who plays Chancellor Kelric on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We first met Raoul on the Starfleet Academy red carpet, and this conversation gave us the chance to talk about his journey into the Star Trek universe. A Shakespearean actor with a 20-year relationship with Hamlet, Raoul joins the long tradition of stage actors who have brought c...

Vision, Kaiju & Legacy The cast and executive producer of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters talk Season 2. Executive Producer Tory Tunnell breaks down the vision shaping this chapter of the MonsterVerse. Mari Yamamoto (Dr. Keiko Randa) and Anders Holm (Dr. Bill Randa) reflect on legacy, character, and stepping deeper into a world shaped by monsters. We discuss kaiju fandom, representation, and what Seas...

Kerrice Brooks *WARNING SPOILERS! * The SyFy Sistas sit down with Kerrice Brooks, who plays SAM on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, to talk about the episode "Series Acclimation Mil". As an Emissary to her people, SAM's journey deepens when she grapples with the fate of a Starfleet Emissary from the past — The Emissary of the Prophets, Benjamin Lafayette Sisko. Sista Tamia and Kerrice also share a pe...

Karim Diané The SyFy Sistas sit down with Karim Diané, who plays Jay-Den Kraag, a Klingon cadet on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We talk about his role in the episode "Vox in Excelso", building a Klingon character for a new generation of Trek, and what it means to step into such an iconic species. A thoughtful, fun conversation about character, culture, and where Star Trek is headed next. 🎧 Subsc...

The Sheperd of Trek We kick off Season 6 with Rod Roddenberry, the humble steward of Star Trek. Tamia called him the "Shepherd of Trek," and by the end of our chat, he proved her point without even realizing it. We didn't agree on everything — and that's okay. Every conversation came back to IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations), the principle that makes Star Trek meaningful 60 years...

We got spoilers & gongs! Join us for a special Resident Alien reunion with the incredible ladies of Patience, Colorado: Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund, and Meredith Garretson. We're celebrating four seasons of laughs, drama, and sci-fi magic — just the ladies, just the fun. 🎧 Listen in and don't miss this festive send-off to our Season 5! 🖖🏾 Follow Sara Tomko Instagram https://www.instagram.com/s...

Iron Widow Join the SyFy Sistas as they sit down with Rong Fu, the Toronto-based actor and writer behind Iron Widow's powerful narration and Lt. Jenna Mitchell on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We talk about her journey, career, and what's next for this rising sci-fi star. 🎧 Listen in and celebrate another powerhouse woman in Trek. Follow Rong Fu Website https://www.officialrongfu.com/ Instagram...

5x Champ! Join the SyFy Sistas as they chat with Lisa Klink — writer of Star Trek: Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and Borg Invasion 4D, five-time Jeopardy! champion, and executive story editor for Voyager's fourth season. Lisa shares stories from the Trek writers' room, lessons from mentor Jeri Taylor, and the experiences that shaped her legendary career. She also talks about her podcast Treksperts Bri...

"All Good Things" The SyFy Sistas sat down with the boy from Bozeman, Hugo Award winner Brannon Braga for an unforgettable conversation that began with a chance meeting on the Star Trek Cruise and turned into a deep dive into Trek's boldest — and yes, strangest — moments. Subrina, Fran, Tamia, Yvette, and Brannon cover everything from iconic episodes like "All Good Things" to the infamous salamand...

Director of our Favorite Shows The SyFy Sistas sat down with Valerie Weiss, fresh from directing her second Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail." 🚀✨ A former scientist turned acclaimed TV director, Valerie reveals how her unique background shapes her storytelling and what it's like to helm instant Star Trek classics. 🎙️ Highlights include: Behind the scenes of Str...

"Bad Bunny" Fresh off the Foundation Season 3 finale on Apple TV+, Lou Llobell joins the SyFy Sistas for an exclusive 15-minute interview. Lou talks about:
✨ Gaal Dornick's evolution across three seasons
✨ What this role has meant to her and the fans
✨ Plus — Lou answers a special question just for our listeners! Whether you've been following Isaac Asimov's universe from the start or just disco...

His Father's Son As we celebrate the 59th anniversary of Star Trek, we sit down with legend Phil Morris. From his childhood debut on The Original Series to Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, DS9, and Voyager, Phil shares stories from a lifetime in the Trek universe. We also dive into his storied career as DC superheroes, his turn as an infamous TV lawyer (Seinfeld), and his inspiring podcast wit...

Did she say "Dune"? It is all about Roxann Dawson! 💥 One of our favorite Klingons and a true powerhouse director, she's back for Foundation Season 3, directing episodes 8 & 9 and serving as one of AppleTV+'s newest executive producer. We're talking behind-the-scenes secrets, her creative genius, and why Roxann continues to rule the sci-fi universe! ✨ AppleTV+ Foundation Season 3 is streaming now...

"We are fans too." Sistas Fran and Tamia sit down with legendary Star Trek designers Michael and Denise Okuda—the creative minds behind LCARS, iconic starship displays, and so much more. In this heartfelt conversation, the Okudas share how their love for Trek—and deep respect for its fans—inspired decades of groundbreaking design. They're not just part of Star Trek history—they're fans too. And th...

"The oil and everything" We finally got Eugene Cordero! The Star Trek: Lower Decks star joins the SyFy Sistas for a warm and funny conversation about fandom, family, and finding his place in the sci-fi universe. From watching The Original Series with his dad to becoming part of the Trek legacy, Eugene brings heart, humor, and behind-the-scenes fun. And don't listen to him — we weren't trying to sn...

"Nothing Hectic" This week, the Sistas are thrilled to bring you a special treat: the audio from our press junket with the cast of AppleTV+'s sci-fi epic Foundation! After two long years, we finally had the opportunity to meet and speak with this incredible ensemble, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you—just in time for the Season 3 premiere on July 11th. ✨ NO SPOILERS – Just good...

"Know Thyself…Love Thyself" This week, the SyFy Sistas beam up a true legend of the Star Trek universe: actress and lifelong Trekker Ursaline Bryant, best known to fans as the trailblazing Captain Tryla Scott from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Ms. Bryant doesn't just join the conversation—she commands it. With the poise and power of a true Starfleet captain, she shares her journey through Hollyw...