Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

Montreal Comiccon celebrated Star Trek's 50th anniversary with on-stage appearances by Kate Mulgrew, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner and Brent Spiner. We bring you the highlights, including Mulgrew's thoughts on Janeway's significance, her upcoming book, and what she'd like to see in a new Star Trek series. HOSTS Jarrah SHOW EDITOR Jarrah CONTACT US! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womena...

Doctors, mermaids, huntresses, matriarchs and many cat-women populate the universe of Star Trek: The Animated Series - in addition to the women of Starfleet. Join us to discuss TAS' most memorable women. HOSTS Andi, Jarrah, Sue GUEST Aaron Harvey SHOW EDITOR Andi CONTACT US crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/womenatwarp

Which male characters in Star Trek do the best job working for equality and standing up against injustice? Forbes Associate Science Editor Alex Knapp joins us to talk about the meaning of allyship and the characters in the franchise who make the best allies. HOSTS Jarrah and Sue GUEST Alex Knapp SHOW EDITOR Andi CONTACT US crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOW...

What the heck is a "yeoman" anyway? After a brief history and etymology lesson, the crew turns the spotlight to everyone's favorite Yeoman - Janice Rand (Grace Lee Whitney).  From Roddenberry's initial conception of the character to her no-so-subtle feelings for Captain Kirk to her friendship with Lt. Uhura, we discuss her best scenes, her hair, her departure, and her return in the films. HOSTS An...

If you had a starship and got to staff it with feminist icons from history and pop culture, who would you choose? What about Chief Engineer Kaylee Fry or Captain Coretta Scott King? What position would you pick for someone as multitalented as Sally Ride? Our hosts share their picks for a Starfleet feminist supercrew. HOSTS Andi, Jarrah, Sue and Grace SHOW EDITOR Jarrah CONTACT US crew@womenatwarp....

In the DS9 two-parter "Past Tense," Sisko, Bashir and Dax travel to the year 2024, a dark time in our near future. Treknews.net blogger Michelle Toven joins us to discuss the episodes' socio-political themes, which include homelessness, mental health, race, class, violence, and the power of storytelling. HOSTS Jarrah, Grace and Sue GUEST Michelle Toven SHOW EDITOR Jarrah CONTACT US crew@womenatwar...

Our crew takes the Captain's Yacht out for a spin through the four Next Generation movies: Generations , First Contact , Insurrection and Nemesis. Along the way we meet some familiar Klingon sisters, 700 hippies, a Borg Queen, and even more terrifying: beardless Riker. We also talk about Crusher and Troi's scenes, particularly Troi's assault in Star Trek: Nemesis . HOSTS Andi, Grace, Sue and Jarra...

In this book club episode we tag along as young Kathryn Janeway explores the water caves of Mars, saves old ladies from haunted Irish castles, calls out a high school boyfriend for gaslighting, and interacts with Data, Riker and Admiral Paris. Special guest Anika (a.k.a. pixiedane) joins us to discuss Jeri Taylor's 1996 novel biography of Kathryn Janeway: Mosaic. HOSTS Jarrah and Sue GUEST Anika S...

Four fans from different backgrounds discuss their personal relationship to Star Trek's depictions of religion, including Christian themes in TOS, Picard's skepticism, Kira's spirituality, and Vulcan ritual. HOSTS Andi, Grace, and Sue GUESTS Rumman EDITOR Jarrah   Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp   Support the Show! patreon.com/womenatwarp

She was a groundbreaking character for 1960s TV and remains a role model and cultural icon to this day. Angélique Roché of Black Girl Nerds joins us to discuss our favorite Uhura moments from TOS. HOSTS Andi, Grace and Jarrah GUESTS Angélique Roché SHOW EDITOR Jarrah   Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp   Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp  

With fan campaigns like #WheresRey highlighting issues with missing women in geek merch, how does Star Trek stack up? Action figure scholar Jonathan Alexandratos joins us to talk about gender representation in Trek action figures through the decades. HOSTS Jarrah GUESTS Jonathan Alexandratos EDITOR Jarrah CONTACT US! crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp   Support the Show! ht...

Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, the only performer to appear on all the Star Trek series, significantly influenced the franchise, both on screen and behind the scenes, for more than four decades.  HOSTS Jarrah, Sue and Grace EDITOR Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our crew talks about Captain Picard's love interests, from his "ghost from the past" Jenice Manheim to the roguish Vash, and of course, Doctor Beverly Crusher. Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

We review one of the most iconic Trek episodes: "Amok Time." Join us as we have soup thrown at us, learn about the mysterious pon farr, and debate whether it's fair to call T'Pring a villain. Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor and Producer Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

We look at the Voyager two-parter "Year of Hell" and consider questions like: Would this concept have worked for an entire season? Is it possible for Captain Janeway to kick more ass? How does Annorax stack up as a Trek villain? And how great would Tuvok and Seven have been as sitcom roommates? Hosts Jarrah and Grace Guests Charlynn Schmiedt Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter:...

Did J.J. Abrams' two Star Trek movies capture the spirit of Star Trek? Improve roles for women? Our crew discusses these and more questions about the JJ-verse, and talks about the first trailer for Star Trek Beyond. Hosts Jarrah, Sue and Andi Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwa...

We're joined by two guests: creator of Guinan the Series Aliza Pearl, and Lindsay to talk about one of our favorite TNG characters: the enigmatic and powerful Guinan. Hosts Andi and Jarrah Guests Aliza Pearl and Lindsay Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

A look at two early T'Pol-centric Enterprise episodes. In "Fusion," T'Pol is sexually assaulted during a mind meld, and in "Stigma," she is stigmatized for a disease she contracted as a result of the assault - Enterprise's attempt at an HIV/AIDS allegory. Hosts Sue, Grace and Jarrah Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Suppo...

Author Diane Duane joins us on the show and tells us about her Star Trek novels, learning from David Gerrold, what it was like to pitch a script to Gene Roddenberry, how she creates alien characters, and more. Hosts Andi and Sue Guests Diane Duane Editors Jarrah and Sue Send us your feedback! crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the show! http://www.patreon.com...

What happens when Star Trek tries to depict societies dominated by women? We discuss the various Trek matriarchies, from the sirens of "The Lorelei Signal," to the straw feminists of "Angel One" to the sexy matriarchy of "Bound." Hosts Jarrah, Grace and Andi Editor and Producer Jarrah   Send us your feedback! crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http:...

Happy Hallo-Women at Warp! This week we look at the most Halloween-y Voyager episodes: "Bride of Chaotica", "The Haunting of Deck Twelve" and "The Thaw" and learn how Janeway > Fear. Hosts Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor Jarrah   Contact us crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

The annual "Truly Outrageous" panel on the Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track focuses on the women of classic sci-fi who influenced the panelists as children and young adults.  While usually a fan panel, this year, we were joined by the one and only Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) to discuss our favorite female heroes of classic sci-fi and discuss some of the bigger issues and questions surround...

At Dragon Con 2015, Andi and Sue were joined by Trek Track staffer Carol Underwood, Chief Xenocosmetology Officer Moxie Magnus, and Miss Star Trek Universe Pageant Winner Hannah Hoyt for an audience-guided discussion of the women and portrayals of women in the Star Trek Universe.   Hosts Andi and Sue Guests Carol Underwood, Moxie Magnus (http://moxiemagnus.blogspot.com/), and Hannah Hoyt (Konora t...

In the first of three episodes covering Dragon Con 2015, Andi and Sue briefly discuss panels, cosplay adventures, and puppets before sharing audio from a post-reading Q&A with Star Trek writer Melinda Snodgrass (the recording of the reading is available to our patrons at www.patreon.com/womenatwarp) as well as some music from The Doubleclicks, who performed at this year's Parsec Awards. Hosts Andi...

Doctor Katherine Pulaski (Diana Muldaur) is one of Star Trek's most controversial characters. Taking over from Doctor Crusher in Season 2 of The Next Generation, she has been described as a "female Bones" and criticized in particular for her attitude towards Data. In this episode, Brittany joins us to discuss our impressions of Pulaski and whether she's been given a fair shake in the fandom. Hosts...