Star Trek: The Pod Directive
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Star Trek: The Pod Directive episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Star Trek: The Pod Directive for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Star Trek: The Pod Directive episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Reza Aslan
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
09/21/20 • 56 min
Tawny and Paul sit down with religious scholar, writer, and commentator Reza Aslan to discuss religion and Star Trek. Sound scary? Don't worry, this week's episode is filled with humor and dry wit as our hosts broach this fascinating topic, and Reza takes us on a deep dive on the symbolism behind a fan favorite, Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Darmok."
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Samantha Cristoforetti
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
10/26/20 • 31 min
This week, Tawny and Paul sit down with someone who's been closer to the stars than most people will ever get. You may know Samantha Cristoforetti from her famous cosplay of Kathryn Janeway on the International Space Station. Calling in from Germany, she talks to our hosts about what it's like to be a fan of Star Trek while also working towards the future of space exploration the show so clearly envisions.
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From Fan to Science Fiction Consultant with Erin Macdonald
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
07/25/23 • 75 min
Ever wondered how warping would work in real life? Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald knows. Erin takes the inner workings of science and makes them possible in the science fiction universe we love on Star Trek. She also highlights one of her favorite Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, “The Magnificent Ferengi”, because everyone loves an Iggy Pop appearance. This episode originally aired on May 17, 2021.
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Ben Stiller
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
09/14/20 • 50 min
In their debut episode, hosts Tawny Newsome and Paul F. Tompkins sit down with actor, director, and producer Ben Stiller to talk all things Star Trek memorabilia. The trio go deep into Stiller's Trek collection, his childhood memories of the show, and the way his fandom pops up in many of his projects - even to this day!
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Mike McMahan
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
10/05/20 • 43 min
It’s always a great time when a buddy drops by the studio! This week, Tawny introduces Paul to her friend (and showrunner!) Mike McMahan. The trio sits down for a hilarious discussion of all things Star Trek, comedy, and how the two have always been in lock step with each other, even before the premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks.
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Stacey Abrams
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
10/12/20 • 39 min
We could not have asked for a better guest in this last month before the 2020 election, than Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams. After running a hard fought campaign for governor, Abrams went on to found her organization, Fair Fight. Somehow, this powerhouse finds time between fighting for voter rights, delivering political commentary, and, yes, writing romance novels, to also maintain her status as a massive fan of Star Trek. Hosts Tawny Newsome and Paul F. Tompkins talk to Abrams about politics, ethics, and one of her favorite episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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Tig Notaro
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
10/19/20 • 51 min
This week, Paul F. Tompkins sits down with his old friend Tig Notaro. They talk about her role as Jett Reno on Star Trek: Discovery, adapting to Trek Tech Talk, their mutual loves of comedy, and more.
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Exploring The Next Generation with John Hodgman
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
04/12/21 • 76 min
This week we're welcoming John Hodgman (The Daily Show, Judge John Hodgman, and more) to the show! John joins Paul and Tawny to talk about classic 1990s Trek and to make a very important request of our listeners -- can someone please find John some Judge Q robes?! All of this and more in this week's installment of The Pod Directive!
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Michelle Hurd, Angelica Jade Bastién & Kendra James
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
09/28/20 • 80 min
Flying solo with hosting duties this week, Tawny is joined by Michelle Hurd (Raffi, Star Trek: Picard), Angelica Jade Bastién (Staff Writer, Vulture), and Kendra James (Managing Editor, StarTrek.com) for an hour long, roundtable conversation about Black stories, Black culture, and Black lives in Star Trek.
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Bill McKibben
Star Trek: The Pod Directive
11/02/20 • 52 min
This week on Star Trek: The Pod Directive, Tawny and Paul meet up for a quick chat before Paul dives in solo with renowned environmentalist and professor Bill McKibben. From rainstorms and earthquakes on Risa to a quest to save two whales, Star Trek has always paid attention to issues of the environment, and McKibben has taken note. Together, Paul and Bill talk through issues of Global Warming, what makes environmentalism so crucial, and what Star Trek has done right that we can actually do and apply here in the real world.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Star Trek: The Pod Directive have?
Star Trek: The Pod Directive currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does Star Trek: The Pod Directive cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Podcasts, Science Fiction, After Shows and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Star Trek: The Pod Directive?
The episode title 'Reza Aslan' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Star Trek: The Pod Directive?
The average episode length on Star Trek: The Pod Directive is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Star Trek: The Pod Directive released?
Episodes of Star Trek: The Pod Directive are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Star Trek: The Pod Directive?
The first episode of Star Trek: The Pod Directive was released on Sep 1, 2020.
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