Deep Dives Episodes
Starfleet Academy "Series Acclimation Mil" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, it's all about S.A.M. We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 105, “Series Acclimation Mil.” Episode Synopsis: As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journe...
Starfleet Academy "Vox in Excelso" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, we’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 104, “Vox in Excelso.” Episode Synopsis: When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out a beloved but infamous Star Trek species, a cadet is forced to ...
Starfleet Academy "Vitus Reflux" Review
Strange New Pod reviews Starfleet Academy, “Vitus Reflux.” As our cadets compete for a spot on an elite Academy team, things get a little less… Starfleet when an escalating prank war erupts between the Academy and a rival sch...
Starfleet Academy "Beta Test" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, we’re diving headfirst into Starfleet Academy Episode 102, “Beta Test.” Girafe is joined by Emcee and Hawk to break down the episode’s biggest moments, character beats, and what this early Academ...
Starfleet Academy Series Premiere: "Kids These Days" Review
Thursday's Starfleet Academy premiere kicks off a brand-new era for the franchise, and we are digging into everything from character introductions and world-building to themes, canon connections, and what this premiere sets up for the future of Starfleet. Join Girafe and the gang as they share their immediate reactions, favorite moments, and a spoiler-filled deep dive into the episode. Episode Synopsis: After being on the run since age 6, 21-year-old Caleb, a brilliant street kid, is of…
Under the Radar Favorite Episodes
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 pick...
The Trek Movieverse | Is There a Future?
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 &...
Tony Todd | Remembering a Legend
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...
"Eternity's Face" Star Trek Khan Finale Review
Join us live as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and the crew break down the finale of the series, "Eternity's Face!" Episode Sy...
Star Trek Khan "Original Sin" Review
Join us as we dive into Star Trek: Khan , the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe, Julian, and Hawk break down the penultimate episode of the series, "Original Sin!"...
Star Trek Khan Episode 6-7 Reviews w/ Jessie Earl
Join us as we dive into Star Trek: Khan , the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and Hawk are joined by our friend and special guest Jessie Earl to break down episo...
Star Trek Lower Decks | Season One Five Years Later w/ Jean Kang
It’s time to boldly go… to a party in the Cerritos Lounge five years in the making! 🚀Join us LIVE as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season One, the series that turned ensign chaos, heartfelt stor...
Star Trek at NYCC 2025 | New York Comic Con Wrap-Up
We’re beaming up to break down everything Trek fans were treated to this weekend! From the first look at Strange New Worlds Season 4 to the second official trailer drop for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, there’s a lot to talk ...
Star Trek Khan "Imagination's Limits" Review
Join the SNP crew as they dive into Star Trek: Khan , the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and the crew break down episode five, "Imagination's Limits!" Episode S...
Star Trek: Khan "Magical Thinking" Review
Join us live as we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the brand-new scripted podcast that expands one of Trek’s most legendary stories. This week, Girafe and Hawk break down episode four, "Magical Thinking!" Episode Synopsis: Marla M...
"New Life and New Civilizations" Strange New Worlds S3 Finale Review
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the Strange New Worlds season three finale, "New Life and New Civilizations." "New Life and New Civilizations" is written by Dana Horgan & Davy Perez, and directed by Marja Vrvi...
SNW "Terrarium" Review
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of the penultimate episode of Strange New Worlds season three, "Terrarium." "Terrarium" is written by Alan B. McElroy and directed by Andrew Coutts. When Ortegas crash lands on a d...
SNW "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" Review
Join the Strange New Pod Crew for our review of episode 308 of Strange New Worlds season three, "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans!" "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" is written by Dana Horgan & Henry Alonso Myers and directed by Jordan Cannin...
SNW "What is Starfleet?" Review
It’s a milestone, crew. Strange New Pod is warping into its 250th episode! This week, we’re diving headfirst into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 7: “What is Starfleet?” Written by Kathryn Lyn & Alan McElroy a...
SNW "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" Review
The SNP team is diving into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode 306, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” Lieutenant Commander James Kirk’s first day in the Captain’s chair of the U.S.S. Farragut takes a disastrous turn when the ...
SNW "Through the Lens of Time" Review
Strange New Worlds Season 3 continues to boldly go with episode 305, “Through the Lens of Time,” written by Onitra Johnson & Davy Perez and directed by Andi Armaganian. This week, the crew at Strange New Pod breaks down the l...
SNW "A Space Adventure Hour" Review
Join Emcee, Girafe, and Julian for our Strange New Worlds review of Episode 304 – “A Space Adventure Hour!” Directed by Jonathan Frakes, the episode incorporates a murder mystery theme: When La’an (Christina Chong) tests a pr...
Star Trek Universe | San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Wrap-Up
Comic-Con 2025 brought the future of Star Trek right to Hall H, and now it's time to break it all down! Join Julian and Girafe for our full Star Trek Universe wrap-up show, packed with everything we saw, heard, and felt across an unforgettable weekend in San Diego. 💫From puppet captains and emotional cast reveals to brand-new trailers and behind-the-scenes quotes, we’re diving into: 🌌 Strange New Worlds Season 3 – That noir-inspired simulation episode? We’ve seen it, and we’ll tease wha…
SNW "Shuttle to Kenfori" Review
🖖 This week on Strange New Pod, we're diving deep into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 3, "Shuttle to Kenfori." "Pike and M'Benga enter Klingon space for Batel's cure as M'Benga's past returns on a deadly worl...