From Star Trek to Shakespeare and Afrofuturism

This week, the SyFy Sistas sit down with the incomparable Conrad Coates—the actor behind Admiral Terral on Star Trek: Discovery, and a true force in the worlds of theatre, teaching, and Afrofuturistic storytelling. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore: His experience portraying Admiral Terral, and what it means to lead in the Star Trek universe His extensive work with Shakespeare, including performances at the Stratford Festival of Canada, where he portrayed roles such as Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet and various characters in As You Like It His role as an educator and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers How Afrofuturism informs his worldview and creative work—blending history, imagination, and liberation

Conrad Coates is a storyteller, a leader, and a teacher who bridges worlds—from the 23rd century to the Elizabethan stage. This one's for the thinkers, the dreamers, and the future-builders. 🖖🏾 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. The future is listening. Conrad Coates website _ https://www.coatesandcompany.com/

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Soap Operas, Starships, and the Paris/Locarno Thing

The Sistas got to sit down with the one and only Robert Duncan McNeill.

Before he was flying through the Delta Quadrant as Lieutenant Tom Paris, Robbie was stirring up drama on the classic soap All My Children. We talk about his early days on daytime TV, how he found his true calling behind the camera, and his journey from actor to one of the most respected directors in the biz. And yes, we had to ask about Tom Paris vs. Nick Locarno—and his answer? Let's just say it gave us life! We also geek out over his podcast The Delta Flyers with Garrett Wang, and how rewatching Voyager has given him a whole new appreciation for the show and the fans. Grab your snacks and press play, fam.

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🚨SPOILERS🚨

We are ALL Sinners

The SyFy Sistas are joined by the full crew from our SyFy Sistas Inc. YouTube channel, with special guests Tanya Scott-Thomas (Two Moons and a Microphone) and Derek Tyler Attico (Soul of the Story), for a celebration and deep-dive into Sinners, the genre-bending horror film from Ryan Coogler. Set against the backdrop of Jim Crow Mississippi (1932), Sinners doesn't just scare—it sings, it haunts, and it heals. Through blues, blood, and Black spirituality, this film reclaims horror to show the humanity of Black people with nuance, reverence, and power. 🔴 We honor the pain. 🔴 We celebrate the beauty. 🔴 We see the sacred in the terrifying. This isn't just a review—it's a spiritual reckoning, a cinematic celebration, and a conversation you won't forget.

*Ryan Coogler Audio courtesy of Warner Bros., used under press kit terms for the purpose of commentary and review.

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We can't believe it either.

This week, The SyFy Sistas are celebrating their 100th episode — and yes, we're feeling all the feels. Some of our longtime friends (from before there was even a podcast!) join us for a joyful and sassy stroll down memory lane. Our amazing Associate Producers — Karyn Dramera, Sailor Marj, and Dr. Stephanie Baker — pull up to the party too, as we turn our usual Tuesday night Live Show into something extra special. 💫 Expect laughs, reflections, and a few surprises sprinkled in, because... of course we did.

🖖🏾 With love and thanks to our featured guests: Cirroc Lofton, Dr. Ann Marie Segal, Ryan T. Husk, ( https://www.youtube.com/@The7thRule) and Dr. Mohamed Noor ( https://www.youtube.com/@BioTrekkie) — y'all helped make this journey what it is. Special Shout Out to Jay and Kaleigha Zawacki (https://www.youtube.com/@sciencedivision9331) Here's to 100 episodes of "Peace, Love & Hair Grease".

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Emotional

This week, Fran, Tamia, and Yvette are celebrating First Contact Day by finally letting Subrina unload on those F* Vulcans. And, oh boy, does she have A LOT to say. Buckle up for a wild ride of intergalactic sass. This episode? Definitely not for the kiddos.

The explicit video version drops for Spotlight Patrons on April 9th — get ready to beam up!

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"Let's Talk Mess"

This week, Subrina, Tamia, and Yvette welcome the talented M'Shai S. Dash, an award-winning Muslim author, writer, and speaker from Washington, D.C. Known for her work on transforming adversity into purpose, Afrofuturism, and the power of storytelling, M'Shai joined us to promote her new book. But it quickly turned into a joyful session of "talking mess," filled with witty banter and serious insights. Tune in for a fun, yet thoughtful conversation on art, activism, and social justice! Her recent releases are a volume of poetry called Woman In Sujud, and Quirky Black Sci-Fi Tales: Volume II, the second installment in her debut sci-fi series.

Find and Follow M'Shai S. Dash: https://mshaidash.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mmmshai/ Books by M'Shai S. Dash: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=m'shai+dash&crid=1JML317YEVQWZ&sprefix=m'shai+dash,aps,68&ref=nb_sb_noss

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Down for the Cause

This week Subrina, Tamia and Fran welcome the talented and award-winning actor Ronnie Rowe Jr. Known for his role as the Communications Officer on Star Trek: Discovery, Ronnie carries on the legacy of Nichelle Nichols' iconic character, Nyota Uhura, from the Original Series. From his portrayal of the Black Prince in a Hallmark Christmas movie to playing a Pullman Porter in the critically acclaimed series The Porter, Ronnie's diverse career is a must-hear. Plus, with his 2017 Best Actor award for Black Cop at the Vancouver Film Critics Circle, you won't want to miss his insights and stories. Tune in and listen to this incredible journey! Find and Follow Ronnie Rowe Jr: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1775597/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ronnierowejr/ Watch "The Porter" (free trial): https://www.bet.plus/shows/the-porter

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Sisterhood in Action

The Sistas recorded this episode with the amazing Linda Park right after the 2024 U.S. elections. It's a continuation of a deeper, more emotional sister talk we had before the show. We dive into our love for Hoshi Sato, what it was like growing up as an immigrant, and our unforgettable experiences on the Star Trek Cruise. Huge thanks to Linda for sharing her heart with us. We hope this conversation resonates with you as much as it did with us.

Find and Follow Linda Park: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0971133/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/reallindapark/?hl=en

"The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/joseph-campbell-and-power-of-myth/78106/

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Supporting the National Center for Science Education

This episode is part of a project called the Star Trek Pod Crawl. We're a group of Star Trek podcasts raising money for science education by banding together and making special episodes about some of our favorite Star Trek films. Join us in supporting the National Center for Science Education and check out all other great podcast episodes in this series by visiting StarTrekPodCrawl.com Donate to the National Center for Science Education here: https://ncse.ngo/StarTrekPodCrawl-2025

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Red Alert…SPOILERS!

RED ALERT…SPOILERS INBOUND! 🚨 The Sistas are back for Season 5, and this time we're talking Star Trek: Section 31! Join Fran, Subrina, Tamia, and Yvette as we share our honest take on the very first Star Trek TV movie. Did it live up to the hype? We're keeping it real with no gatekeeping, just a straight-up review of what worked, what didn't, and everything in between.

And stick around after the review because we've got some exciting interviews with the cast of Section 31, from the Red Carpet, including the incredible Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh! You won't want to miss it!

RED CARPET INTERVIEWS: Composer Jeff Russo Gersha Phillips Costume Designer James Hiroyuki Liao as SAN Sven Ruygrok as FUZZ Rob Kazinsky as ZEPH Kacey Rohl as LT Rachel Garrett Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Phillipa Georgiou Omari Hardwick as ALOK

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