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Science Fiction Author Prepare for a literary launch to the stars as John Scalzi joins us on The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Whether you've devoured his classics like 'Old Man's War' or are a 'Redshirts' rookie, don't miss our candid chat with this master of sci-fi. In an episode that's as expansive as Scalzi's own universe, we sift through the layers of S…

This week on The Flagship, Bill & Dan are joined by actors Natalia Castellanos, Jonathan Del Arco, and John Billingsley for an update on the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes AND to tell us about an upcoming themed picket line event September 8th called "United We Trek!" As fans, we know September 8th as Star Trek Day. This Friday, actors, writers will be jo…

Review of Lower Decks S4E3 "In the Cradle of Vexilon" Welcome to Corazonia where A problem has been detected and your environmental computer has been shut down to prevent damage to your megastructure A planet sized blue screen of death...well, that can't be good! Join Aaron and Steve as they review Lower Deck's season 4 episode 3 "In the Cradle of …

Star Trek Day was amazing this year and totally worth watching, right!? Given that there's going to be a dearth of Star Trek on the horizon doesn't mean that there isn't a lot of Star Trek to talk about! Between discussing Star Trek Day (which Mike watched and Johnson did not), Very Short Treks, and United We Trek, there's actually a lot going on i…

Exploring one of the most highly developed characters in all of Trek Are you ready to top into your emotional core and empathize like a half-Betazoid? Join The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast for a heartfelt episode, where we celebrate the amazingly multidimensional character: Deanna Troi. From her vital role as a member of the bridge crew and counselor to the …

Review of Lower Decks Season 4 episodes 1 & 2 Moopsy! I mean, what more can we say? Ok we can say a lot more! Aaron and Steve review the first two episodes of Lower Decks Season 4 "Twovix" and "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee". They also talk about Star Trek Day 2023 and some of the happenings around Star Trek: The Animated Series 50th anniversary!…

The most "out of the box" Trek season ever? Engage those curiosity engines, Trek fans! This is our recap of the second season of "Strange New Worlds." We're unpacking characters, dissecting plots, and getting into the nitty-gritty of crossovers and musicals. It's the recap you didn't know you needed, but like a Tribble, you won't be able to resist!…

Hello? Is it WE you're looking for??? (to the tune of Hello by Lionel Richie) Yes friends it is time! Summer is over and it is time to get back to work. Haley and Sara are reunited with an all new episode of Rewind and this time we don't hold back at all. We're breaking down that TNG Season 1 ender, The Neutral Zone. You know the one! The crew find…

This week on The Flagship, Bill & Dan are joined by actors Natalia Castellanos, Jonathan Del Arco, and John Billingsley for an update on the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes AND to tell us about an upcoming themed picket line event September 8th called "United We Trek!" As fans, we know September 8th as Star Trek Day. This Friday, actors, writers will be jo…

Recapping Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3 With a mix of clever references to classic Trek and fresh, inventive storylines, Season 3 of Lower Decks maintained its winning formula of paying homage to the franchise's legacy while carving out its own unique and entertaining space within the Star Trek universe. Join Aaron and Steve as they touch on each…

Bill & Dan have returned from Fabulous Las Vegas and STLV! There were laughs, there were amazing meals, there were reunions, but more importantly, there was a TON of Star Trek! They'll look back on their entire week in the desert and their return to the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino for the first time in three years. Hear about opening night in t…

Bill & Dan have returned from Fabulous Las Vegas and STLV! There were laughs, there were amazing meals, there were reunions, but more importantly, there was a TON of Star Trek! They'll look back on their entire week in the desert and their return to the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino for the first time in three years. Hear about opening night in t…

Update on the SAG-AFTRA & WGA Strike John Billingsley, Jonathan Del Arco, and Natalia Castellanos joined us this week to give us an update on the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes, as well as to promote a very special picket line event September the 8th called United We Trek! You don't want to miss this incredibly informative episode as we hear first-hand wh…

What we want to see in Season 4 of Star Trek: Lower Decks Strange New World's season 2 was a lot of fun but now it's time to warp out of the 23rd Century and back onboard the USS Cerritos. This week we start our coverage of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 and our collaboration with Tex-Trek! In anticipation of the new season Aaron Harvey, Steven Fa…

The near end of summer also means that Strange New Worlds Season 2 has come to an end - with Season 3 airing in... 2025? We discuss this and other news items - which honestly isn't a lot considering the SAG/AFTRA strike. In fact, after Lower Decks Season 4 and Discovery Season 5, there might not be much new Trek for a while - how will we survive!? …

A Look Back at an Often Overlooked Trek Film Star Trek: Insurrection is a film most TNG fans never got particularly excited about. It's probably not on anyone's top 5 favorite Trek films, however, it's probably better than you remember! In this hysterical and out of control episode, our crew, having recently re-watched the film, discuss its highs a…

The Sistas welcomed the Founder & CEO of Taking Up Space, Czarina Salido, to the show. This Special defintely shines a light on the non-profit BUT it quickly turned into a conversation between 5 grown women nerding out. We covered Alien Conspiracies, Ghosts, mothers and grandfather, little girls in STE(A)M and of course; Sci-Fi. Taking Up Space is …

Drawn to Trek returns this week Drawn to Trek is back and joining forces with TEX-TREK: A Star Trek podcast! For 47 years there was one animated Star Trek series, but now there’s 3 not to mention the animated Short Treks and some retro style shorts coming soon! This podcast explores the world of animated Star Trek in all its incarnations from the 1…

Long-time Planetary Radio Host Get ready for a cosmic journey like no other! This episode of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is about to launch you into an interstellar conversation with none other than Mat Kaplan. With a 20-year legacy as the voice behind Planetary Radio up through the end of 2022, and his current role steering the comms ship at The Planet…

Scribe Award winner Dayton Ward joined the Sistas for a live recording at Shore Leave 43 on July 8, 2023. Dayton talked about his love of writing, his mom, current Trek and his newest tie-in novel:"Star Trek Discovery: Somewhere To Belong." Check out Dayton Ward: http://www.daytonward.com Twitter: @daytonward IG: https:@daytonward_kc Check out Dayt…

Discussing the popular, iconic, and graphic film RoboCop was a film that sparked the imagination of movie-goers and launched a franchise. It is iconic, cheesy, violent, and filled with satire. Our crew discusses all the gruesome details of this film and talk about what makes it great and not so great. We have our opinions and whether you're a fan o…

Actress, Mother, Songwriter, and more! (THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON JULY 5, 2023, PRIOR TO THE STRIKE BY SAG-AFTRA.) We were pleased to visit with the multi-talented Margot Rose who portrayed Eline (Picard's wife) in one of TNG's most popular episodes, The Inner Light. We talk all about this amazing and touching episode, get some great behind the …

We fast forward past a few SNW episodes to talk about a recent favorite, "Those Old Scientists!" Mike and Johnson are both huge fans of this episode, which features Boimler and Mariner visit the Strange New Worlds crew. From the constant references to physical comedy, this episode is somehow able to blend the spirit of both shows successfully. We'r…

More Than Meets The Eye We unpack the action-packed film that brought Transformers to the "big screen" in 2007! This special effects heavy film still looks great in 2023 and we talk about the things we love and flat out hate about this film. We mostly love it, though! There's always a lot to talk about when we sit down together to talk about sci-fi…

Rico E. Anderson has been a true Brotha to the SyFy Sistas from jump. He is always hyping us up and thanking us for the work that we love to do. So we wanted to thank him for his continued support and finally get one of our favorite humans on the show. Rico is an actor that has many credits, none of which you will hear about on this episode. Instea…

Bill & Dan preempt their discussion on Reg Barclay this week to tackle the news regarding the strike called by SAG-AFTRA and its members. With STLV starting in less than two weeks, it's important to know what is allowed for Union members and what isn't. Plus, they'll discuss the bad info that's out there and why fans can't be "scabs," and provide a…

Bill & Dan preempt their discussion on Reg Barclay this week to tackle the news regarding the strike called by SAG-AFTRA and its members. With STLV starting in less than two weeks, it's important to know what is allowed for Union members and what isn't. Plus, they'll discuss the bad info that's out there and why fans can't be "scabs," and provide a…

THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE SAG-AFTRA STRIKE AND IS BEING AIRED WITH THE CONSENT OF OUR GUEST. SPOILERS! The Sistas were granted an interview by Paramount+ with Celia Rose Gooding following her starring role on Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode 206: "Lost in Translation." Join us as we sit down with the Grammy Award winning Actor for …

This week we discuss the work of science fiction legend, Harlan Ellison. Whether you're a fan or a critic, his work continues to stand the test of time. Star Trek fans love him for his contribution to the original series in City on the Edge of Forever. His career covered lots of ground, so much so, that we couldn't begin to fit it all in one episod…

The one where I talk to Bill and Dan about their favourite movie. That's right folks, the episode subtitle says it all, I invited Bill and Dan onto Rewind to join me, Sara, to talk about their favourite Star Trek movie, Insurrection. They LOVE this movie, like, a lot... everything from the opening scene soundtrack, to the witty back and forth bante…

Start up the flux-capacitor and grab your hoverboard as we go Back To The Future! This week we discuss the ground-breaking film trilogy that changed everything and gave us a thrilling new way to experience cinema. Our team has gathered under the clocktower to talk all things Back To The Future. Buckle up and get ready to go back to 1985 for this we…

The Sistas continue to celebrate 30 years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with the author of the highly anticipated, “The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko” Derek Tyler Attico. Derek joined us for a live recording and we talked about his love of reading, writing and Benjamin Sisko/Benny Russell. The proposed release date is 10.10.2023. You can pre-orde…

Just for fun, let's copy in what ChatGPT said about this episode! Episode 302 of the Trek Geeks Podcast dives deep into the highly anticipated third and final season of Star Trek: Picard. Hosts Bill and Dan embark on an enthralling exploration of the latest chapter in the life of the iconic Jean-Luc Picard. With a mix of excitement and trepidation,…

Just for fun, let's copy in what ChatGPT said about this episode! Episode 302 of the Trek Geeks Podcast dives deep into the highly anticipated third and final season of Star Trek: Picard. Hosts Bill and Dan embark on an enthralling exploration of the latest chapter in the life of the iconic Jean-Luc Picard. With a mix of excitement and trepidation,…

The one we would consider a "Super Special" Hello Earthlings, pets, and any sketchy artificial intelligence that may be listening! Haley and Sara are back and for their birthday month it's a Super Special, Double Digest of an episode. It's the Best of Both Worlds part 1 and 2. You heard that right. We two did what we've wanted to do since we starte…

Bruce Horak portrayed Hemmer in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and quickly became a fan favorite. Then, they killed him off the show! It was one of the most beautiful and tragic moments in Trek history (in our opinion). We had the chance to visit with this dynamic and multi-talented actor and artist. You will love the stories from his experience wit…

And we're back bitches! After an extended break (not Johnson's fault), we catch up on what's been going on in our lives the past couple of months. Will listeners be surprised that we're alive? We then move onto talking about the latest Star Trek news - there's a lot to wade through, including the cancellation of Star Trek Prodigy. We then chat abou…

Films That Define A Generation The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast, dive deeper than the Mariana Trench as we tackle the cinematic universe of esteemed director James Cameron! Reaching the dizzying heights of Avatar's floating mountains, it's a podcast episode packed with action, drama, and a bit of humor. Plug in, power up your neural-nets, and join us as we e…

WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2023 Bill and Dan look at the shocking cancelation of Star Trek: Prodigy after one season, and its removal from the Paramount+ streaming service.โดย Trek Geeks

WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2023 Bill and Dan look at the shocking cancelation of Star Trek: Prodigy after one season, and its removal from the Paramount+ streaming service.โดย Trek Geeks

The Sistas asked Matt Jennings from 1701: A Blerd Story, to come and celebrate Pride Month with us. We talked about being Black Queer Nerds, being Blerds, being Trek Fans and being True To Yourself. Happy Pride Everyone! You can find 1701: A Blerd Story here: https://www.youtube.com/@mattjennings5883 Follow Matt on: IG @mljenn TicToc @1701_a_blerds…

In episode 301 of Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill dive into the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Vulcan Hello." The episode begins with Commander Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Shenzhou investigating a mysterious object in space. When they discover it is a Klingon vessel, tensions rise as the Klingons reveal they are there to protect t…

In episode 301 of Trek Geeks, Dan and Bill dive into the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Vulcan Hello." The episode begins with Commander Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Shenzhou investigating a mysterious object in space. When they discover it is a Klingon vessel, tensions rise as the Klingons reveal they are there to protect t…

An Interview with the Inspiring Actress We had the delightful privilege of talking with Michelle Hurd (Raffi of Star Trek: Picard) and we had an amazing time discussing her experience with Star Trek, her acting career, her family and heritage, and more! You don't want to miss this episode because you will hear her passion for her work and life! It …