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 and the crew, and what makes this era of Star Trek so exciting to explore. Oh yeah, and Klingons.

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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 battling cancer, what it means to be a voice for survivors, and why representation matters now more than ever in the entertainment industry, with more and more IP reboots coming all the time.

Plus, you do not want to miss her incredible story about Michael Dorn and a very special jacket.

Edited by Julian Brown

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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 wants and don't wants throughout the show, all in anticipation of the long-awaited third season of Strange New Worlds!

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Thursday marks the anniversary of Star Trek (2009), and we're heading back into the Kelvin Timeline! Join us as we revisit the highs and lows of JJ Abrams' Star Trek films—from thrilling reboots to controversial twists. 

We're sharing our favorite (and least favorite) moments across Star Trek (2009), Into Darkness, and Beyond—and reading your picks too!

Whether you're Team Prime or Team Kelvin, this one's for you.🖖 

Drop your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe! That and so much more on episode 234 of Strange New Pod.

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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, purpose, perspective, and a ton of laughs along the way—one you won’t want to miss.

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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 Trek Prodigy, along with our friend, Amy Imhoff!

From classic Voyager episodes like "Resolutions" and "Night" to defining moments as both a Hologram in "Supernova, Pt.2" and an Admiral in "The Devourer of All Things." 

Plus, YOUR favorite Janeway moments and episodes, the Strange New Loop, and more on episode 233 of Strange New Pod.

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🚀 Strange New Adventures - Session 2 Now Available! 🚀

Our second session covering Act Three is here! Follow Commander Th'Raviq, Commander Ven Jaxa, Dr. Voraal, and Lt. Hernandez as they continue the evacuation of Cressida. What happens when the Challenger crew has to deal with a mob of restless Cressidans trying to get off the floating city? How does the crew draw the Bryozoans away from them? And what mission altering event takes places and the end of the scene that will have dire consequences for the rest of the mission? Find out right now!

🎙 Credits:
🔹 Produced & Edited by: Julian Brown
🔹 Intro & Outro Music: Luis Humanoide
🔹 Sound Effects: Trek Core and Pixabay

Check it out now and let us know what you think! 🖖✨

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To celebrate Jack Quaid's birthday this Thursday, the SNP Crew along with YOUR picks, goes through the very best of our favorite purple-haired ensign, Brad Boimler!

From his very first appearance in "Second Contact" to his big moments in the series finale, Boims has given us the best screams, chases, and transporter clones. 

Plus, news, the Strange New Loop, and more on episode 216 of Strange New Pod!

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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!

Nana joins the show to talk about her brand-new book, Star Trek: Open a Channel: A Woman’s Trek, diving into themes of woman empowerment, representation, and what it means to claim space—on screen and in the real world. Giraffe and Amy share an honest and inspiring conversation with Nana that’s filled with heart, humor, and deep Trek love.

🛸 Get ready for thoughtful insights, bold voices, and a fresh perspective on the universe of Star Trek—and beyond.

✨ Edited by: Julian Brown

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Netflix's hit series Black Mirror is BACK for its seventh season, and with it, the highly anticipated sequel to the series' Star Trek-like episode, "USS Callister!" "USS Callister: Into Infinity" is a feature-length episode, and the SNP crew is going to review every detail.

Nanette Cole and the crew of the USS Callister are stranded in an infinite virtual universe, fighting for survival against 30 million players.

Plus, the Strange New Loop and so much more on episode 231 of Strange New Pod.

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