In this episode of the CloneStar Podcast’s Women of Strange New Worlds series, host Jodi Pickens is joined by Rhianna and Ashlyn from The Duras Sisters Podcast to spotlight one of the most layered and compelling characters aboard the Enterprise: La’an Noonien-Singh.

As Chief of Security, survivor of the Gorn, and descendant of Khan Noonien Singh, La’an carries both the weight of history and the scars of trauma. Together, we unpack her defining moments—from “Memento Mori” to “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”—exploring how themes of survival, resilience, legacy, and chosen family shape her arc across Strange New Worlds.

We’ll also highlight Christina Chong’s powerful performance, La’an’s evolving relationships with her crewmates, and why she has become one of the most striking characters in modern Star Trek.

Featuring guest insights from Rhianna and Ashlyn of The Duras Sisters Podcast, known for their witty, passionate, and thoughtful Star Trek deep dives.

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We’re heading into Sickbay for the first medical mission of our Women of Strange New Worlds series—spotlighting Nurse Christine Chapel. Once a background presence in The Original Series, Chapel has become one of Strange New Worlds’most dynamic, witty, and emotionally rich characters thanks to Jess Bush’s layered portrayal.

Joining host Jodi Pickens is guest Amy Imhoff—writer, speaker, and Star Trek commentator—who brings her sharp insight and deep fandom knowledge to this conversation. Together, they explore Chapel’s defining episodes (Ghosts of Illyria, Charades, and more), her relationships, and the real-world resonance of her story.

From medicine to mischief, we examine how Christine Chapel went from Sickbay sidekick to scene-stealing star—and why her journey matters in modern Trek.

In Part 3, Jodi Pickens welcomes Kirsten Beyer, co-creator of the Star Trek: Khan audio series and long-time Trek writer and producer. Kirsten delves into the creative process behind reimagining Khan’s origin, weaving canon with new lore, and the challenges of balancing legacy with innovation.

Discover how the series came to life, what it reveals about Starfleet, and why this story needed to be told now.

🖖 From script to soundscape—go behind the scenes of Star Trek: Khan with the writer who made it possible.

In Part 2 of our Clonestar Podcast interview series, Wrenn Schmidt joins Jodi Pickens to discuss her portrayal of Lieutenant Marla McGivers in the Star Trek: Khan audio series.

Schmidt reflects on stepping into the shoes of a classic TOS character, the emotional complexity of McGivers’ relationship with Khan, and how this new series expands the character beyond her original 1967 appearance.

It’s a fascinating exploration of love, duty, and what it means to see Marla McGivers through a modern lens.

In Part 1 of our exclusive Star Trek: Khan interview series, Jodi Pickens sits down with Naveen Andrews, who takes on the formidable role of Khan Noonien Singh in the new audio series. From stepping into the shoes of one of sci-fi’s most legendary villains to exploring Khan’s origin through a fresh, character-driven lens, Naveen discusses the complexity, intensity, and legacy of Star Trek’s most enigmatic adversary.

Hear how he approached the performance, what drew him to the role, and why this version of Khan may be the most human yet.

🖖 Power, legacy, and reinvention—Khan has never sounded like this before.

We’re kicking off our brand-new series with Commander Una Chin-Riley—Starfleet’s Number One. Calm under fire, precise in command, fiercely loyal… and hiding a secret that could have ended her career before it began.From her origins in The Cage to Rebecca Romijn’s powerful modern portrayal, we explore Una’s defining episodes, her impact on Strange New Worlds, and the real-world parallels that make her one of Trek’s most inspiring officers.Joining us are Tilly & Susan Bridges—the writing duo behind the upcoming Star Trek Voyager – Homecoming comic, contributors to Star Trek Adventures, consultants on Star Trek Prodigy, and writers for Monster High.

This week on the Clonestar Podcast, Mike Overton & Mike Goodwill welcomes Thomas Marrone, Art Director of Star Trek Online, and Nate Simpson, concept and 3D artist from Starfleet Command II, for a deep dive into the design legacy behind the brand-new Timeless Legacy starship bundle.Created to celebrate the many visual eras of Star Trek, the Timeless Legacy bundle introduces three unique ships, each with variant skins inspired by The Original Series, The Motion Picture, and Star Trek: 25th Anniversary. One of the featured ships—the USS Okinawa—has a base version modeled from the classic Star Trek game, Star Trek: Starfleet Command II, bringing an iconic design from late-’90s Trek gaming into the modern era.In this exclusive interview, we explore the process of updating legacy assets for Star Trek Online, how the Okinawa bridges past and present design sensibilities, and what it takes to honour nostalgia while embracing gameplay innovation. We also take a detailed look at all three ships and their visual variations, unpacking the creative decisions, technical challenges, and collaborative vision behind each design.🖖 Whether you’re a die-hard Star Trek Online captain, a Starfleet Command veteran, or just love Trek ship aesthetics—this episode is warp core hot.

What does it really mean to feel like an alien — and how do we help kids feel like they belong?

In this special episode of CloneStar Podcast, we sit down with actor and activist Jonathan Del Arco (Hugh the Borg – Star Trek: TNG & Picard), educator and author Trisha DiFazio, and illustrator Adria Alvarado to explore the heartwarming children’s book Freddy the Alien — a story about immigration, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to be yourself.

💬 We talk about:

• Jonathan’s real-life journey from Uruguay to New York

• The emotional legacy of Hugh the Borg

• Blending language and culture in children’s lit

• The power of teachers to change lives

• And why Freddy is a book for every child who’s ever felt different.

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This is the first-ever deep dive into the making of Star Trek: Picard from the artists who built its world.In this exclusive episode of The LCARS Lounge, Dave Blass, Liz Kloczkowski, and Andrew Jarvis come together for the first time to reveal how they redefined the look of 25th-century Starfleet—from new bridges and starships to one of the most emotional set rebuilds in Trek history.This is the conversation that brings you inside the art department—from the earliest concept sketches to the final shots that made fans cheer, cry, and believe.🚀 Go behind the scenes of Picard Seasons 2 and 3—from the Stargazer to the Enterprise-D.🎨 Discover how the Titan-A, the Eleos, and the Shrike were designed from the ground up.💡 Learn how LCARS evolved, how legends were honoured, and how new icons were created.This is the next generation of Star Trek design. This is how the future was built.And this happened only here—in The LCARS Lounge.🎧 Subscribe. Share. And dive into the true architecture of the final frontier.

In this episode of Voyager – The Greatest Voyages, host Jodi is joined by Tamia Harper and Subrina Wood from the Syfy Sistas to examine two of Voyager’s most powerful Borg storylines.First, we dive into “Dark Frontier” (S5E15 & S5E16) – where Seven of Nine is lured back toward the Borg Collective in a psychological and emotional test of loyalty, autonomy, and identity.Then we explore “Unimatrix Zero” (S6E26 & S7E1) – a haunting two-parter about a secret dream-space where individual drones can remember who they were, and the seeds of rebellion are quietly taking root.Together, we unpack themes of individuality, trauma, cultural memory, and liberation—all through the lens of one of Star Trek’s most complex characters: Seven of Nine.🖖 Part of our ongoing celebration of Star Trek: Voyager’s 30th anniversary.

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