Special Guests Episodes

Nov. 14, 2025

Star Trek Khan: A Sit Down with David Mack and Kirsten Beyer

This week on SNP, we’re sitting down with two titans of the Star Trek universe: David Mack and Kirsten Beyer, the brilliant writers behind Star Trek: Khan. We’ll dive deep into the origins of one of Trek’s most iconic villain...

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Oct. 17, 2025

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...

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Oct. 10, 2025

SNW "Ring of Fire" | A Sit Down With David Mack

On this bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Emcee welcome New York Times bestselling author David Mack aboard to talk all about his brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Ring of Fire ! Get ready for a deep d...

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July 23, 2025

Voyager Comes Home w/ Susan & Tilly Bridges

On this special bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Girafe are thrilled to be joined by the writing duo behind Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming , the upcoming IDW comic series hitting shelves this fall! Please welcome S...

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June 11, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 4: Raja Katz

This week on Alternative Space: Amy sits down with commercial airline pilot and Cosmic Girls Ambassador Raja Katz for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. From the cockpit to the comments section, Raja shares what it’s ...

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June 6, 2025

John Noble | A Sit Down With the Diviner

In this special episode recorded live at Trek Long Island , we sit down with the legendary John Noble for an in-depth panel discussion covering his unforgettable role as The Diviner on Star Trek: Prodigy , his iconic turn as ...

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May 30, 2025

Hemmer and Beyond | Boldly Going on Bruce Horak's New Adventure

This week on Strange New Pod, Erik and Emcee sit down with the multi-talented Bruce Horak for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about his latest project, Boldly Going , a new documentary currently funding on Indiegogo. ...

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May 23, 2025

Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night | A Sit Down with NYT Bestselling Author James Swallow

This week, we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author James Swallow to talk about his new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, " Toward the Night ." We discuss the inspiration behind the story, writing for Captain Pike...

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May 21, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 3: Stephanie Czajkowski

In this brand new episode of Alternative Space , Girafe sits down with actor and advocate Stephanie Czajkowski —known to Star Trek: Picard fans as Lt. T'Veen. Stephanie opens up about her intense and inspiring journey battlin...

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May 16, 2025

Strange New Worlds Season Three Wants & Don't Wants With Open Pike Night

We're a little under a month away until Strange New Worlds S3 premieres at Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, which means it's time for our annual Wants & Don't Wants with our friends from Open Pike Night! We'll be reading your wa...

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May 7, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 2: Jessie Earl

In this episode of Alternative Space, Giraffe sits down for a one-on-one conversation with filmmaker, YouTube creator, and trans advocate Jessie Earl. From building an audience in the digital space to becoming a vital voice in the trans community, Jessie shares her journey with honesty, humor, and deep insight. They also dive into her bold and visionary film Identiteaze, discussing the creative process and the impact of telling authentic trans stories. It’s an episode filled with passion, pu…

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May 2, 2025

The Only Way is the Janeway | A Look Back at Thirty Years of Voyager's Captain

We're celebrating Voyager's 30th anniversary all year long, and this week marks a special moment: Kate Mulgrew's 70th birthday! We're looking back at some of Captain Janeway's BEST moments from both Star Trek Voyager and Star...

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April 23, 2025

Alternative Space, Log 1: Nana Visitor

In the very first episode of Alternative Space, hosts Giraffe and Amy Imhoff boldly go into new territory with their inaugural guest—none other than Nana Visitor, the iconic Major Kira Nerys from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ! ...

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April 8, 2025

One Last Time | SNP's Look Back at Discovery's Final Season w/ Jessie Earl

One year removed from Discovery's final season premiere, it's time to go to black alert one last time and look back at the fifth and final season with our friend and special guest Jessie Earl! From the early moments of season...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Thirty Years of Star Trek: Voyager | SNP's Look Back at the Journey Home

On January 16th, Star Trek Voyager celebrated its 30th Anniversary, and SNP is here to celebrate the series that put Kate Mulgrew in the captain's chair! Ashlyn from the Duras Sisters Podcast joins the crew for this one. Stra...

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Jan. 25, 2025

The Section 31 Experience | Live Reactions From McHales Bar & Grill

Join Brittany, Simon, and Julian for their on-location show from the GeekLifeRules Star Trek: Section 31 Watch Party at McHales Bar & Grill in New York City! The crew talk their reactions to the film, the press it's getting, ...

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Dec. 20, 2024

"The New Next Generation" Lower Decks Series Finale Review w/ Amy Imhoff

After four years of ear worming their way into our...hearts, the series finale of Star Trek Lower Decks is here. Join the SNP Crew, along with special guest Amy Imhoff, for their review and deep dive of episode 510, "The New ...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Strange New Worlds Asylum | Una McCormack On Her Brand New Novel

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 writin...

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Nov. 19, 2024

Time is the Fire in Which We Burn | Star Trek Generations at 30

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...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Lower Decks "Starbase 80?!" Review w/ Brittany Tomes

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 Pu...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Lower Decks "A Farewell to Farms" Review w/ Simon Stager

Our coverage of Lower Decks season five continues with SNP's live review of episode 504, "A Farewell to Farms!" Badmiral Simon joins the crew for this episode! Dr. Migleemo cooks up some hot dishes while Mariner prefers hers ...

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Nov. 2, 2024

Mike McMahan + Lower Decks "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel" Review

Our coverage of Lower Decks season five continues with SNP's live review of episode 503, "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel!" Plus, our interview with Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan! The Lower Deckers hunt nanites on a resort… i...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Bonnie Gordon + Prodigy "Observer's Paradox" Review

The SNP Crew welcomes back Bonnie Gordon to the show to talk Prodigy season two, Gillian the Whale, the difference between voicing Voyager and the Protostar , and SO MUCH more! Then, it's their review of episode 205 of Star T...

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June 20, 2024

Exploring Strange New Worlds | With Melissa Navia & Yetide Badaki

Join Julian and Emcee for a recording of their LIVE panel from Trek Long Island with very special guests Melissa Navia (Lt. Erica Ortegas) and Yetide Badaki (Counselor Neera Ketoul)! From "Ad Astra Per Aspera" to tales about ...

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