Women at Warp

Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

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A groundbreaking bi-weekly podcast committed to examining Star Trek from a feminist perspective, exploring Intersectional Diversity in Infinite Combinations with a rotating crew of six hosts. Tune in for everything from episode and character analysis to history of women behind the scenes and in fan culture to discussion of larger themes and messages throughout the franchise.

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S2: Marina, Sir Patrick and Trek Comics at STLV 20.09.2015 38:40

We wrap up our coverage of Star Trek Las Vegas 2015 with highlights from the floor, featuring Marina Sirtis and Patrick Stewart, as well as an exclusive interview with IDW's Star Trek comics editor Sarah Gaydos about her work on the Parallel Lives gender-swap Trek comics, efforts to improve representation of women in the Trek comics more generally, and the forthcoming Starfleet Academy YA comics s...

15: D.C. Fontana-rama 13.09.2015 1:11:16

Writer Dorothy C. Fontana was the most influential woman behind the scenes on Star Trek: The Original Series, and perhaps in all of Star Trek. We talk about her start in Hollywood, her approach to writing and her significant episodes from TOS, TNG and even the Animated Series. Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://f...

14: Nana Visitor and Chase Masterson - STLV Interviews 30.08.2015 51:47

Interviews with Chase Masterson (Leeta) and Nana Visitor (Kira) from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine at Star Trek Las Vegas 2015. We talk about their DS9 characters - how they developed and challenged gender roles, as well as favourite scenes, community work and current projects, including Nana's dream to have a play with Rene Auberjonois as a talking cat! Hosts Jarrah, Andi, Grace, and Sue Guests Nana...

S1: Voyager's Impact on Women's Roles - STLV 23.08.2015 1:05:27

If it wasn't for Janeway, B'Elanna, Seven and Kes, would there be a Katniss Everdeen, female Starbuck, or the women of Firefly? Recorded live at Star Trek Las Vegas, Mary Czerwinski, Jarrah Hodge, Amy Imhoff and Kayla Iacovino discuss Voyager's women characters and their influence on fandom today. Hosts Intro by Jarrah Guests Mary Czerwinski, Amy Imhoff, Kayla Iacovino Editor Jarrah Contact Us! cr...

13: Into the Wormhole 16.08.2015 59:18

Season 1 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine took a lot of risks and introduced us to stereotype-busting women characters. Our crew talks about the series premiere "Emissary," our earliest impressions of the DS9 main characters, and Kira and Dax's key episodes. Hosts Jarrah, Andi, Sue, and Grace Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Suppo...

12: Ready, Set, Ro! 02.08.2015 1:00:35

Special guest Amy Imhoff of Shoes and Starships joins us to discuss the TNG character Ensign Ro Laren. We look at her key episodes and role in laying the groundwork for key elements of DS9 and Voyager. Hosts Jarrah, Andi, and Sue Guest Amy Imhoff Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

11: His Name is Mudd 19.07.2015 49:16

Harcourt Fenton Mudd is an "intergalactic pimp" whom we first meet trafficking mail order brides and later see creating an android of his ex-wife just so he can keep her locked up. Yet Mudd, often described as a "loveable rogue," is considered a fan favorite and was the only non-Enterprise crew character to recur on TOS. Join us as our crew takes an in-depth look at the three Mudd-centric episodes...

10: Coffee. Black. 05.07.2015 48:26

Special guest Kayla LaFrance, space scientist and winner of TBS' King of the Nerds, joins Sue, Grace and Jarrah in an appreciation of Captain Kathryn Janeway. In this episode we talk about Janeway's importance as a role model for girls, discuss common critiques leveled against her, and share our favorite Janeway moments. Hosts Sue, Grace and Jarrah Guest Kayla LaFrance Editor Jarrah Send us your f...

9: Book Club: Uhura's Song 21.06.2015 1:01:12

Andi, Sue and Jarrah discuss the 1985 Star Trek novel Uhura's Song by Janet Kagan, in which Uhura uses music to unite two estranged planets of cat people. Kagan's novel is often criticized for "Mary Sue" characters. In addition to talking about themes of adulthood and naming in Uhura's Song, our crew talks about whether the "Mary Sue" critique is applied unfairly to women characters and whether it...

8: TOS Movies - The Undiscovered Women 07.06.2015 57:47

Our hosts tackle the classic Trek movies (Star Trek The Motion Picture through Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country). Join us to talk Saavik, Carol Marcus, Gillian Taylor, three-breasted cat women, fan dances, shapeshifters and more! Hosts Jarrah, Grace, Andi, Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show: www.patreo...

7: The Ferengi Feminist Revolution 24.05.2015 49:58

On the barrier-breaking individuals and social forces that led Ferengi women from being nothing more than men's property to being fully-clothed, independent businesswomen. Hosts Sue, Jarrah, and Grace Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

6: O Captain, My Captain (Kirk) 10.05.2015 1:02:56

Special guest Kayla Iacovino joins the crew to talk about the original intergalactic ladies' man, Captain Kirk, and his one-shot love interests from Edith Keeler to JJ-verse Carol Marcus. Hosts Andi, Grace, and Jarrah Guest Kayla Iacovino Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

5: Badass Romulan Women 26.04.2015 51:25

The whole crew is together to talk about the badass Romulan women that we meet throughout the Star Trek franchise. Hosts Andi, Sue, Grace, and Jarrah Editor Jarrah Contact Up www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

4: "Wolf in the Fold" 19.04.2015 49:23

The whole crew discusses TOS episode "Wolf in the Fold," which we've identified as one of the worst Trek episodes for women. Hosts Andi, Sue, Grace, and Jarrah Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

3: Starfleet's Women in Command 12.04.2015 45:11

Jarrah, Sue and Grace discuss the Starfleet women who held the rank of captain, other than Captain Janeway, from the captain of the USS Saratoga in Star Trek IV to Erika Hernandez in Enterprise. Hosts Jarrah, Sue, and Grace Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp

2: Women on TNG 29.03.2015 52:16

Jarrah, Andi, and Sue discuss the roles of women on Star Trek: The Next Generation, with a focus on main cast members and best and worst episodes for women. Hosts Andi, Jarrah, Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp

1: Favorite Female Characters 22.03.2015 29:59

In our first episode, meet our crew and get to know us as we discuss why we wanted to start this podcast and celebrate our favorite female characters in the Trek franchise! Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp crew@womenatwarp.com Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp