Strange New Pod | A Star Trek Podcast

This week, we are diving into some of our favorite under-the-radar Star Trek episodes that deserve a lot more love. Deep cuts, strange choices, and episodes that quietly say a lot about the franchise we love.This week’s picks:Julian revisits TNG Season 1’s “Arsenal of Freedom,” a rough era classic packed with big ideas, strange tech, and early-series charm.Hawk breaks down TNG Season 6’s “Schisms,” one of the creepiest and most unsettling hours of Star Trek ever aired.Emcee charts a course through Deep Space Nine’s “Explorers,” a heartfelt and underrated character piece with legacy, family, and stars in its sails.Join us as we celebrate the odd, the overlooked, and the episodes that stuck with us long after the credits rolled. Like, subscribe, and engage! And thanks for making this a great year of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

With Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount, the Trek movie landscape has shifted once again. The Kelvinverse looks to be shelved (again), and now rumors are swirling about a brand new cinematic take on Star Trek from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves writers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.So what’s changed since our Trek at the Movies panel at Trek Long Island? A lot.We’re breaking it all down with our friend and guest Jean Kang! The studio shakeups, the creative rumors, the possibilities for Trek’s next big-screen era, and what this could mean for the franchise moving forward.Plus, we want to hear from you. What do you want from the future of the Trek movieverse? Which stories should Trek tell next? Who should take the captain’s chair?Send us a textSupport the show

In the latest episode of Alternative Space, host Amy Imhoff sits down with the brilliant Susan and Tilly Bridges for a thoughtful, candid, and energizing conversation about representation across the Star Trek universe and beyond. Together, they dig into the realities of being women and trans creators in the writers' room, the complexities of being the “token” guest on convention panels, and how diversity has evolved (and de-evolved) throughout the Paramount era of Trek.They also dive deep into their acclaimed new Star Trek: Voyager comic mini-series, Homecoming, now three issues in and already raising the stakes for fans hungry for more Janeway and co. Insightful, honest, and full of Trek love, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Send us a textSupport the show

This week on Strange New Pod, we honor the legendary Tony Todd on what would have been his birthday and a little over a year since his passing. We look back at his unforgettable impact on Star Trek, from Kurn, brother of Worf, to Older Jake Sisko in "The Visitor," to the formidable Hirogen Alpha on Voyager. We also celebrate his powerful legacy in film and genre storytelling, reflecting on why his presence continues to resonate with fans everywhere.Join us as we remember, celebrate, and pay tribute to an icon.Send us a textSupport the show

Strange New Pod beams up an incredible trio for this special episode as Julian sits down with the writers behind the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter Campaign: Al Spader, Meric Moir, and Michael Dismuke. Together, they dive into the creative heart of the campaign, exploring the inspiration behind its story, how it welcomes brand-new TTRPG players into the Final Frontier, and the guiding philosophy that shaped its design.From crafting accessible mechanics to building a narrative that captures the spirit of Trek, this conversation goes boldly into the development process and all the surprises along the way. Whether you're a seasoned GM or opening your first rulebook, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. Engage!Send us a textSupport the show