Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

We're joined by Dr. Rumman Chowdhury for an in-depth look at many of the different depictions of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the Star Trek universe. Why are malevolent AIs always susceptible to logic problems? Why gender an android? Was it ethical to send Moriarty out into a simulated universe? Can a very advanced machine learning algorithm lead to the Singularity? We ponder al...

Live to Tape from the IDIC Podcast Festival:  Six years ago a few Star Trek fans got together and created Women at Warp. We were novice podcasters who had to learn a lot as we went along about how to produce a show that reflected our intersectional feminist values and build an inclusive community around it. Here, our hosts will share what we've learned through our successes and our failures, as we...

We're joined by Dr. Lynette Russell and Andrea to talk about colonialism and imperialism in Star Trek, from the series' Space Western origins to the Maquis. We also discuss the Prime Directive and envision the possibilities for more anti-imperialist Trek narratives. HOSTS Jarrah Andi GUEST/S Andrea - @KatzeHalifornia Dr. Lynette Russell - @lynetterussell EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: c...

In Voyager's "Remember," a telepathic visitor causes B'Elanna to step into the shoes of a young woman who takes part in a genocide. CW: discussions of genocide, the Holocaust, Japanese internment and other dark chapters in human history. HOSTS Sarah Sue Jarrah EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Su...

A Star Trek fan from Day One, Joan Marie Verba joins us to talk about her love of the show - and the fandom. From the moment she first discovered fanzines to her book chronicling their history, Joan shares stories of many of her fannish activities over the last 50+ years. This episode is brought to you by Text Expander. Visit textexpander.com/podcast to save 20% on your first year. HOSTS Sue Sarah...

The one and only Gates McFadden stops by to chat about her new podcast, her passion for teaching, taking risks, working with the Jim Henson Company, and a life-changing performance at the Delacorte Theater. Plus, a little bit of Star Trek. HOST Sue GUEST Gates McFadden - @gates_mcfadden EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://f...

This week, we've dusted off the mailbag to respond to some listener messages, touching on episodes from the last year and a half. We talk about Starfleet career paths, women in STEM, resources for becoming a better ally and building a Star Trek future, and so much more. HOSTS Jarrah Grace Sarah Sue EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Faceb...

Philosophy professor Dr. Janet D. Stemwedel joins us for a discussion on the ethics of the Prime Directive. From cultural observation to natural disasters to internal politics, we take a look at how our various Starfleet crews navigate good ole General Order One. This episode is brought to you by Text Expander. Visit textexpander.com/podcast to save 20% on your first year. HOSTS Sue Jarrah GUESTS...

Grace, Jarrah, Sarah, and Worldbuilders Executive Director Gray Miller discuss the teamwork of Star Trek, from "The Galileo Seven" to "The Magnificent Ferengi". What does teamwork look like in the Trek universe, and what can we learn from it? This episode is brought to you by Blood of the Void, a Klingon Star Trek Adventures campaign. Catch up on YouTube or drop into the chat during their live sho...

Astrophysicist, aerospace engineer, and Star Trek science consultant Dr. Erin MacDonald stops by to help us reverse the polarity of the neutron flow and understand Trek tech. We talk about current technology inspired by Trek - like bluetooth, 3D printing, and MRIs - and the scientific concepts behind everything from warp drive to transporters. This episode is brought to you by Text Expander. Visit...

Guests Jessie Gender and Claire Little join us to talk about Autistic coding and characters in the Star Trek universe who speak to an Autistic audience. HOSTS Grace Andi GUESTS Jessie Gender - @jessiegender Claire Little - @isolinearchick EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patr...

To celebrate our sixth podiversary, the whole crew is here to take a look back over the last three years (since our last clip show) and share some of our favorite moments.   HOSTS  Andi, Aliza, Grace, Jarrah, Kennedy, Sarah, and Sue   GUESTS Amy Imhoff ( @AmyImhoff1701 ), Marina Sirtis (@ Marina_Sirtis ), Michelle Zamanian ( @mezamanian ), Shashank Avvaru ( @gutter_hero ), Michele Specht ( @Michel...

In a special show celebrating Black History Month, Kennedy and Aliza are joined by Angélique Roché and Karama Horne to discuss how Blackness has influenced Star Trek, how Star Trek has influenced Blackness, and how representation throughout the franchise has impacted them and their fandom. HOSTS Kennedy Aliza GUESTS Angélique Roché - @AngeliqueRoche Karama Horne - @theblerdgurl EDITOR Andi Send us...

This week, the crew takes a look at "Before and After," and discusses the Ocampan life span, the idea of Voyager as a generation ship, and themes of ageism, believing women, time travel, medical life extension, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Text Expander. Visit textexpander.com/podcast to save 20% on your first year. HOSTS Grace, Jarrah, and Sue EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback...

Aliza and Kennedy chat about Guinan's role and impact, as well as their favorite moments of the iconic Next Generation character. TL;DR - Listen to Black women. HOSTS Aliza and Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeeP...

It's time for another season review! In this supersize episode, Jessie Gender joins the crew to dissect Star Trek Discovery's third season. We go episode by episode and discuss new characters, ships, tech, representation, and stories - Plus discussion of the successes, failures, themes, reception, and more. This episode is brought to you by Text Expander. Visit textexpander.com/podcast to save 20%...

After a year dominated by news of a global pandemic, Sherri joins the crew to take a look at some the accidental, engineered, and weaponized viruses in the Star Trek Universe, from the Klingon Mutagenic Virus in Enterprise to Voyager's "Macrocosm." HOSTS Aliza, Grace, and Sue GUEST Sherri - @anchoredpisces EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwa...

The crew discusses Gene Roddenberry's novelization of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," from an infamous footnote to some of the more interesting ideas put forth in this format, and the degree to which it holds up as a Star Trek story and historical document. HOSTS Jarrah, Sarah, and Sue EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://...

'Tis the season to discuss some of Star Trek's most memorable meal scenes, from tense diplomatic negotiations to first time dates with your favorite Cardassian tailor. Andi, Grace and Sarah talk about their favorite food scenes of Trek. HOSTS Andi, Grace, and Sarah EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatw...

2020 is challenging, but Star Trek has got our back. Grace and Jarrah discuss the best episodes to watch when the world gets to be a little too much and you're looking for either catharsis or distraction. HOSTS Grace and Jarrah EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http:/...

Callie joins us to discuss body diversity and inclusivity (or lack thereof) in the Star Trek Universe - specifically focusing on disability, transness, and size - from what we've seen and hope to see on screen to behind-the-scenes accounts and examples in fandom. HOSTS Andi, Kennedy, Sue GUEST/S Callie Wright - @calliegetsit @queersplaining EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwar...

A new ship, new characters, and more Trek references than you can shake a bat'leth at! Kennedy, Andi, Grace, and Sarah review the first season of Lower Decks and discuss what they hope to see in Season 2. Badgey, put down that kni- HOSTS Kennedy Andi Grace Sarah EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp...

Trekkie and drag performer Jackie Cox joins us to talk about all things Trek. We discuss the franchise's costume aesthetic, how its storytelling attracts marginalized fans, the history and future of representation in Star Trek, and more. HOSTS Andi Sue GUEST Jackie Cox - @JackieCoxNYC EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://fa...

Nick and Jenny join us for an in-depth look at Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), from the genesis of the character to directing "Genesis." We discuss Crusher's role as the moral center of the crew, her position as a leader and mentor, the care she gives her patients, and the gender politics on both the Enterprise and the Paramount lot. Content note: transphobia. HOSTS Sue Andi GUESTS Nick Manc...

Donna Cromeans and Toni Marberry join us to talk about their experiences with Star Trek's famed Open Script Submissions Policy; from story inspiration to a pitch meeting in LA, to seeing their ideas on screen. HOST Sue GUEST/S Donna Cromeans Toni Marberry EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support...