Strange New Pod
Strange New Pod
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A Weekly Star Trek podcast focusing on the past, present, and future of Trek.
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07/08/22 • 145 min
After an amazing freshman season, Strange New Worlds' first run has come to an end with an explosive finale! Join the SNP crew along with one-half of the Duras Sisters, Rhianna Herd, as they deep dive and review "A Quality of Mercy."
What happens when Captain Pike is visited by the ghost of Balance of Terror’s future? How does Captain Kirk factor into the future events Pike inadvertently sets into motion? Can he make a case for peace with the Romulans? And what about that bombshell cliffhanger at the end of the episode? Strap in and go to warp as the team along with Rhianna answer all these questions and much more.
Time Stamps:
Act One: 10:41
Act Two: 57:42
Act Three: 1:24:27
Permission to Speak Freely: 1:55:24
Crew Member of the Week: 2:04:35
Subspace T'Poll and Mailbag: 2:14:48
A big congratulations to the cast and crew of Strange New Worlds for putting on such a terrific season of Star Trek. We can't wait for season two.
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08/18/23 • 66 min
Join the SNP crew for a fun sit down with Strange New Worlds Editor John Wesley Whitton and Assistant Editor Matt Capocci!
Wes and Matt talk about their work on three of this season's episodes: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow," "Lost in Translation," and "Subspace Rhapsody!"
What's a day in the life of an editor like? What was it like editing the first-ever musical episode in Star Trek? Why is it so cold in Canada? All important questions!
Those questions and more on episode 149 of Strange New Pod!
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Vulcan as a M-Fer! | A Look Back at Lower Decks Season Four
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10/18/24 • 152 min
Lower Decks season five is a week away, and we're taking a look back at the team's favorite season of the series. It's our review and deep dive of Star Trek Lower Decks season four!
Plus, the mailbag, T'Poll, and so much more on episode 207 of Strange New Pod.
Lower Decks "Starbase 80?!" Review w/ Brittany Tomes
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11/15/24 • 91 min
Oh dammnnnn, Starbase 80! That's right. The crew is headed to the dreaded Starbase this week, and the SNP team has their review and deep dive of episode 505 of Star Trek Lower Decks! SNP OG host Brittany "The Borg Queen of Puns" Tomes returns to help us talk about this one!
Ransom uses too much disinfectant gel while Mariner gets paranoid about curses.
Plus, the mailbag, T'Poll, and so much more on episode 211 of Strange New Pod.
Prodigy "Brink" + "Behind Enemy Lines" Review
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10/04/24 • 88 min
Join the Canadian Bureau of the show for their review of episodes 17 and 18 of Star Trek Prodigy, "Brink" and "Behind Enemy Lines!"
As war looms between the Federation and Solum, Gwyn proposes to lead the cadets on an undercover mission to gather intelligence and rescue Ilthuran. Later, Admiral Janeway devises a clever plan to liberate her crew from Asencia's prison, where they're trapped with an angry captive from the Loom.
11/19/24 • 97 min
Join us, along with special guest Dave Hildebrand, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Generations!
In this episode, we explore the themes of legacy and transition that define the film, including the passing of the torch from The Original Series to The Next Generation. We dive into behind-the-scenes stories about test screenings, the controversial decision to kill Captain Kirk, and the film's initial reception versus its lasting impact.
Plus, the mailbag and more on this bonus edition of Strange New Pod.
11/20/24 • 36 min
On this Bonus Pod, Emcee and Julian sit down with New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Una McCormack to discuss her latest novel, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Asylum. There are spoilers in this episode.
How was ir writing for Captain Pike and Number One? How did the writer's strike affect the novel? This and so much more!
When Una Chin-Riley and Christopher Pike meet at Starfleet Academy after one of his lectures, they immediately become friends. A stellar student, Una is the “poster girl” of her class, and Pike is determined to become a Starfleet captain with his own ship, rhetorically assembling his dream crew. As their friendship evolves, Pike also suspects Una is involved with the Euxhana, a Chionian cultural minority, who are seeking asylum in Federation space, leading to more questions than answers.
Twenty-five years later, Una and Pike are working together on the USS Enterprise to settle a Chionian trade agreement when a pro-Euxhana saboteur launches a terrorist attack. When the suspect is taken into custody for interrogation and is discovered to have a history with Una, her past associations resurface, threatening to expose a secret she’s been harboring all these years...
"Life, Itself" Discovery Series Finale Review
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05/31/24 • 169 min
The time has come to say farewell to the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery. Join the SNP Crew for their deep dive and review of the Star Trek Discovery series finale, "Life, Itself."
Trapped inside a mysterious alien portal that defies familiar rules of time, space, and gravity, Captain Burnham must fight Moll – and the environment itself – in order to locate the Progenitors’ technology and secure it for the Federation. Meanwhile, Book puts himself in harm’s way to help Burnham survive, and Rayner leads the U.S.S. Discovery in an epic winner-takes-all battle against Breen forces.
Plus, the mailbag, news, and much more on episode 187 of Strange New Pod!
Prodigy "Starstruck" Review
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11/05/21 • 67 min
After a stunning two-part series premiere, Star Trek Prodigy returned this week with it's third episode, "Starstruck." Also returning? Ensign Admiral Erin!
"Even with the guidance of their hologram advisor Janeway, the crew of the Protostar is tested when their ship is on a dangerous cosmic collision course."
What did the crew think of the show now that the premiere is out of the way? Who are some of their favorite characters and who might rub the crew the wrong way? Also, what did everyone think about the highly anticipated return of Kathryn Janeway in holo form?
Find out on episode 53 of A Strange New Pod!
Lower Decks "Cupid's Errant Arrow" Review
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09/04/20 • 42 min
Two star-crossed lovers...literally! On this week's episode of Lower Decks, we meet Boimler's girlfriend. Is she a founder? An android? Maybe a parasite?
Meanwhile, aboard the U.S.S Vancouver, Tendi and Rutherford are in awe of the ship's state of the art systems.
Join the ASNP with guest Michael Schaus as they break down "Cupid's Errant Arrow."
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FAQ
How many episodes does Strange New Pod have?
Strange New Pod currently has 298 episodes available.
What topics does Strange New Pod cover?
The podcast is about Star Trek, Trek, Reviews, Podcasts, Tv Reviews, After Shows and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Strange New Pod?
The episode title '"A Quality of Mercy" Strange New Worlds S1 Finale Review w/ Rhianna Herd' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Strange New Pod?
The average episode length on Strange New Pod is 84 minutes.
How often are episodes of Strange New Pod released?
Episodes of Strange New Pod are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Strange New Pod?
The first episode of Strange New Pod was released on May 29, 2020.
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