What happens when a love of crafting, poetry, gothic romance, and Star Trek all converge? You get Carrie Schwent… associate producer of Cirroc Lofton’s The Seventh Rule podcast, affectionately known as the “Crafty Bear.”

Carrie joins Trekkie and Trekker to share how her fandom grew from watching Voyager during its original run to becoming a familiar face within the Star Trek cruise community. She takes us behind the scenes of her weekly episode-inspired limericks, her adventures in stained glass and crafting, and the surprising series of dominoes that led her deeper into the Trek family.

Carrie also proudly declares her love for the wonderfully mockable gothic romance of “Sub Rosa,” explains why characters like Q, Lwaxana Troi, Tilly, and Sam resonate with her, and reflects on the power of genuine representation on screen. The conversation also includes treasured cruise memories, healing “Doug hugs,” karaoke courage, creative tributes, and the welcoming community that helped Carrie feel safe enough to boldly step outside her comfort zone.

Plus, Carrie faces our rapid-fire questions involving Moopsies, temporal loops, mirror universes, broken replicators, purple nebula cocktails, and the most important debate in the quadrant: Trekkie or Trekker?

Join us for a heartfelt and delightfully crafty exploration of the fan behind the fandom.