Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

Jan 06 2025 285 ep. 58 mins 1.4k
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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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253: Terrorism and Resistance

Jan 06 2025 76 mins  
Join us as we discuss the ways Star Trek portrays terrorism and armed resistance across production eras and series. We discuss the writers’ real-world inspiration for these storylines and how they used these themes to serve their narratives. HOSTS Jarrah Andi GUEST David Seitz EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook:

252: Cerritos Strong! (Lower Decks Season 5)

Dec 23 2024 55 mins  
Chrissie (from Infinite Diversity: A Star Trek Universe Podcast) joins us as we bid a very fond farewell to Star Trek: Lower Decks and discuss both the final season and the series as a whole. HOSTS Sue Andi GUEST Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi - @thegoddesslivia EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.

251: Chronic Pain in Trek

Dec 09 2024 72 mins  
Aliza and Sue welcome Heather Rae Barker for a deep dive into how chronic pain shows up in Star Trek. Frequent pain-related questions like "Do the Borg feel pain?" and "Why does Geordi refuse pain relief for his visor?" are explored, before revisiting the DS9 episode "Melora" and finding modern day parallels to accessibility and the burdens of adaptability. HOSTS Aliza Sue GUEST H

250: Marvelous Michael Burnham

Nov 25 2024 90 mins  
Anna Rozay and Dr. Michele Foss join us to discuss Michael Burnham, exploring her journey from mutineer to decorated Admiral. HOST Kennedy GUESTS Anna Rozay Dr. Michele Foss EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our

249: There’s No Such Thing as a Safe Tribble

Nov 11 2024 55 mins  
Join Kennedy and Andi as they talk about the Tribble canon, from TOS to Prodigy, including common themes and tones, as well as the surprisingly dark humor and well executed puns. HOSTS Andi Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.

248: Vulcan Women

Oct 28 2024 54 mins  
Join Andi, Aliza and Sue as they unpack some of the most interesting aspects of how Vulcan women are portrayed on Star Trek, and what it says about Vulcan society’s treatment of women within their culture. HOSTS Andi Aliza Sue EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support th

247: The One in a Million Seven of Nine

Oct 14 2024 59 mins  
We’re joined by Anika to talk about Seven of Nine, her origins, relationships, trauma and growth from Voyager through Picard, and why she makes so many fans feel seen. HOSTS Jarrah Kennedy GUEST Anika Dane EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www

246: Counting on Keiko

Sep 30 2024 62 mins  
Keiko O’Brien is a complex recurring character and an important example of Asian representation in Trek. Livian Yeh and Michelle Franchini join us to talk about Keiko’s professional and personal identities and our take on her reputation in the fandom. HOST Jarrah GUESTS Livian Yeh Michelle Franchini EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagra

245: Favorites of the Holodeck

Sep 16 2024 64 mins  
Sue, Kennedy and Andi talk through some of their favorite holodeck episodes, from the silly to the profound, and try to unpack why the holodeck episodes are such an enduring genre of Star Trek episodes. HOSTS Andi Sue Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on P

244: "Ad Astra Per Aspera"

Sep 02 2024 51 mins  
Lawyers Amanda and Hypatia join us to discuss the Strange New Worlds s2 episode, "Ad Astra Per Aspera." We dive into the Federation's laws regarding genetic modification and the real-world analogs, as well as passing privilege, persecution, sanctuary, and justice. HOST Sue GUESTS Amanda Harber Hypatia del Solar EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/