In this brand new episode of Alternative Space, Amy and Giraffe sit down with Liz Kennick, President of Teachers in Space.Liz shares how her organization is empowering educators with real-world spaceflight experiences, hands-on experiments, and classroom-ready resources designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. From suborbital launches to STEM teaching in action, this conversation dives into the ways teachers can connect students directly with the future of space exploration.Whether you’re a teacher, a student, or just a curious space enthusiast, you’ll come away with new insight into how space education is shaping our tomorrow.Check out Teachers in SpaceLiz on LinkedInScientific BalloonsSend us a textSupport the show
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"New Life and New Civilizations" Strange New Worlds S3 Finale Review
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the Strange New Worlds season three finale, "New Life and New Civilizations.""New Life and New Civilizations" is written by Dana Horgan & Davy Perez, and directed by Marja Vrvilo.When an ancient, evil alien force re-emerges, Pike must make one of the hardest decisions of his life to stop the evil from spreading.Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more on episode 253 of SNP.Send us a textSupport the show
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SNA Dare to Be Wise, Act 1: "Though We Stumble"
The journey continues as our crew launches into Adventure 2: Dare to Be Wise! In Act 1, the U.S.S. Challenger is ordered to survey a dense asteroid field, but the mission goes off-course almost immediately. When Commodore Xen and her crew arrive to begin their survey, the situation on board goes from bad to worse. Time is running out, Challenger’s fate hangs in the balance, and not everyone will make it through unscathed.Buckle up! Strange New Adventures is back, and the stakes have never been higher!Send us a textSupport the show
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SNW "Terrarium" Review
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds season three, "Terrarium.""Terrarium" is written by Alan B. McElroy and directed by Andrew Coutts.When Ortegas crash lands on a deadly, toxic moon, where the chances of survival are slim to none, she finds herself stranded and forced to challenge her most closely held beliefs in order to survive.Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more on episode 252 of SNP.Send us a textSupport the show
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SNW "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" Review
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of episode 308 of Strange New Worlds season three, "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans!""Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" is written by Dana Horgan & Henry Alonso Myers and directed by Jordan Canning. The episode guest stars Patton Oswalt.After a mission that turns crew members into Vulcans, trouble arises when they try to revert to human.Join us as we break down this one. Plus your thoughts on the episode in the mailbag, and so much more on episode 251 of SNP.Send us a textSupport the show
Boldly celebrating five years of Trek fandom, Strange New Pod continues its mission into year six and beyond—exploring the past, present, and future of Star Trek with insight, humor, and heart. From legacy series to the latest episodes, deep-dive discussions to special guests, we engage every corner of the Final Frontier. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, there's always a place for you in this ever-expanding universe.