Raoul Bhaneja The SyFy Sistas sit down with Raoul Bhaneja, who plays Chancellor Kelric on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We first met Raoul on the Starfleet Academy red carpet, and this conversation gave us the chance to talk about his journey into the Star Trek universe. A Shakespearean actor with a 20-year relationship with Hamlet, Raoul joins the long tradition of stage actors who have brought classical theater roots into Star Trek. We also explore another side of his career — leading his Maple Blues Award-winning blues band. From Shakespeare to Starfleet, it's a conversation about storytelling, music, performance, and the many paths that lead artists into the Star Trek universe. 🎧Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6! ______________________________________________ Raoul Bhaneja: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulbhaneja/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaoulBhanejaActorMusician 🌐 website: https://www.raoulbhaneja.com/ Hamlet (Solo): https://www.raoulbhaneja.com/hamletsolo/index.php Watch Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount+ ________________ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, Stephanie Baker & Chris Garis Logo: Dena Massenburg Music: "Poppin off the Rip" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas Subscribe, Like, Share: linktr.ee/syfysistas Find us on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: trekgeeks.com FanSets — Our pins have character. Thanks to FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Use the exclusive code in this episode for 10% off: fansets.com
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 - Vision, Kaiju & Legacy
27/02/2026 | 26 min
Vision, Kaiju & Legacy The cast and executive producer of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters talk Season 2. Executive Producer Tory Tunnell breaks down the vision shaping this chapter of the MonsterVerse. Mari Yamamoto (Dr. Keiko Randa) and Anders Holm (Dr. Bill Randa) reflect on legacy, character, and stepping deeper into a world shaped by monsters. We discuss kaiju fandom, representation, and what Season 2 expands — without spoilers. 🎙️ SyFy Sistas mini press junket. 🎧Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6! ______________________________________________ Mari Yamamoto: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themariyamamoto/ Anders Holm: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ders808/ Tori Tunnell: IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1587475/ Watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on AppleTV ________________________________________________ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, Stephanie Baker & Chris Garis Logo: Dena Massenburg Music: "Poppin off the Rip" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas Subscribe, Like, Share: linktr.ee/syfysistas Find us on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: trekgeeks.com FanSets — Our pins have character. Thanks to FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Use the exclusive code in this episode for 10% off: fansets.com
SAM, Sisko, and the Weight of Being an Emissary
06/02/2026 | 32 min
Kerrice Brooks *WARNING SPOILERS!* The SyFy Sistas sit down with Kerrice Brooks, who plays SAM on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, to talk about the episode "Series Acclimation Mil". As an Emissary to her people, SAM's journey deepens when she grapples with the fate of a Starfleet Emissary from the past — The Emissary of the Prophets, Benjamin Lafayette Sisko. Sista Tamia and Kerrice also share a personal conversation about Kerrice's path to Star Trek, being seen, and finding belonging in a universe that doesn't always make space. 🎧 Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6! Kerrice Brooks: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories/lilkerriceb/ Watch Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ep 5 "Series Acclimation Mil" on Paramount+ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, Stephanie Baker Logo: Dena Massenburg Music: "Poppin off the Rip" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas Subscribe, Like, Share: linktr.ee/syfysistas Find us on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: trekgeeks.com FanSets — Our pins have character. Thanks to FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Use the exclusive code in this episode for 10% off: fansets.com
A New Klingon Voice -- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's Jay-Den Kraag
30/01/2026 | 33 min
Karim Diané The SyFy Sistas sit down with Karim Diané, who plays Jay-Den Kraag, a Klingon cadet on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We talk about his role in the episode "Vox in Excelso", building a Klingon character for a new generation of Trek, and what it means to step into such an iconic species. A thoughtful, fun conversation about character, culture, and where Star Trek is headed next. 🎧 Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6! Karim Diané: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/team_karim/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@team.karim Watch Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ep 4 "Vox in Excelso" on Paramount+ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, Stephanie Baker Logo: Dena Massenburg Music: "Poppin off the Rip" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas Subscribe, Like, Share: linktr.ee/syfysistas Find us on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: trekgeeks.com FanSets — Our pins have character. Thanks to FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Use the exclusive code in this episode for 10% off: fansets.com
Rod Roddenberry | Talking Trek & IDIC
16/01/2026 | 1 h 12 min
The Sheperd of Trek We kick off Season 6 with Rod Roddenberry, the humble steward of Star Trek. Tamia called him the "Shepherd of Trek," and by the end of our chat, he proved her point without even realizing it. We didn't agree on everything — and that's okay. Every conversation came back to IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations), the principle that makes Star Trek meaningful 60 years later. 🎧 Listen in and don't miss the start of Season 6! 🖖🏾 Websites: Roddenberry Industries http://www.roddenberry.com/ The Roddenberry Foundation https://roddenberryfoundation.org/ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, Stephanie Baker Logo: Dena Massenburg (@blackbeanz70) Music: "Poppin off the Rip" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas Subscribe, Like, Share: linktr.ee/syfysistas Find us on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: trekgeeks.com FanSets — Our pins have character. Thanks to FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Use the exclusive code in this episode for 10% off: fansets.com
We are four Black women who love sci-fi and fantasy, sharing our thoughts, laughs, and fandom stories unapologetically. From Star Trek to speculative worlds beyond, we bring curiosity, joy, and honesty to every conversation — even when we don't always agree.
Named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie, the SyFy Sistas Podcast dives into TV, movies, books, comics, and conventions through the lens of lifelong fans who know that fandom is richer when more voices are heard. While Star Trek is our home base, our conversations also explore other genre favorites like Foundation, For All Mankind, The Expanse, Supacell, and films like Sinners — because great sci-fi doesn't exist in a vacuum.
Expect interviews with creators and talent, thoughtful debates, and lively discussions about the stories we love (and sometimes argue about). Our conversations are passionate but never gatekeepy, informed but never dry, and always rooted in the belief that Black voices belong at the center of fandom — not on the sidelines.
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