Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

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117: Mature Women of Star Trek Jul 29, 2019

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Representations of older women in pop culture often echo familiar stereotypes. Karen Chuplis joins us to discuss these tropes and the extent to which Star Trek is able to break free, examining characters like Pulaski, Lwaxana Troi, Cornwell and Amanda.

HOSTS Jarrah and Grace

GUEST Karen Chuplis - @karinchu

EDITOR Andi

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116: "Homefront"/"Paradise Lost" Jul 15, 2019

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The crew takes a look at the DS9 Season 4 two-parter "Homefront" and "Paradise Lost," discussing themes like security, individual liberty, government overreach, fear and paranoia, and arming yourself against the threat of an "invisible enemy."

HOSTS Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue

EDITOR Andi

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115: Behind the Lens with Hanelle M. Culpepper Jul 01, 2019

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This week, we talk to film and television director Hanelle M. Culpepper about her background, her directing experience, her thoughts on the popularity of science-fiction stories, and of course her work on Star Trek Discovery (and Picard - a tiny bit). And so much more!

HOSTS

Jarrah and Sue

GUEST

Hanelle M. Culpepper - @hillview798

EDITOR

Sue

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114: Queer Interpretation of Trek Jun 17, 2019

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The crew discusses the history of queercoding in Hollywood, and the more recent phenomenon of queerbaiting, then examines Star Trek for signs of each. We also share the characters that we interpret as queer and what positive representation can mean for a community or individual.

HOSTS Grace, Andi, Jarrah, and Sue

EDITOR Andi

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113: Women in Trek Fandom: Jacqueline Lichtenberg Jun 03, 2019

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We're joined by Jacqueline Lichtenberg - creator of the Kraith fanfic series, author of Star Trek Lives!, and founder of the Star Trek Welcommittee - to discuss everything from her professional writing career to her thoughts on the future of Trek fan culture.

HOSTS Sue, Jarrah

GUEST Jacqueline Lichtenberg

EDITOR Sue

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112: "Cogenitor" May 20, 2019

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In "Cogenitor" the Enterprise NX-01 crew encounters a species that requires a "third gender" to procreate. We discuss our impressions of this episode as an allegory for trans issues and to what extent it holds up today. Content note: Discussion of transphobic violence and suicide.

HOSTS Sue, Jarrah

GUEST Jonathan Alexandratos - @jalexan Callie Wright - @calliegetsit

EDITOR Jarrah

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111: Having a Disco Ball (Discovery Season 2) May 06, 2019

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Season 2 of Star Trek Discovery was jam-packed with new and reimagined characters, exciting action, plot twists and Emotions with a capital E. We discuss favorite moments, lingering questions, and what might be in store for our heroes in Season 3.

HOSTS Jarrah and Sue

GUESTS Mahogany - Mahogany Severia Cosplay Kenna – Priority One: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

EDITOR Jarrah

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110: Mary Chieffo, Mother of Klingons Apr 22, 2019

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The crew is joined by Mary Chieffo, L'Rell of Star Trek Discovery, to discuss her deep-dive into Trek canon, the changes in L'Rell's character from Season 1 to 2, how her struggles in the Klingon Empire can reflect our own, and so much more.

HOSTS Grace, Jarrah, Sue

GUEST Mary Chieffo - @marythechief

EDITOR Jarrah

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109: Catsbutt - A Reimagining of "Catspaw" Apr 08, 2019

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The crew turns an eye to the TOS episode "Catspaw," Trek's Halloween Special. What worked? What didn't? What would we change, given the opportunity?

HOSTS Jarrah, Andi, Sue

EDITOR Andi

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108: Deanna Troi - Goddess of Empathy Mar 25, 2019

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Michele Specht of Star Trek Continues joins the crew to discuss the inimitable Deanna Troi. We talk through her iconic looks, steamy romances, broken creep-meter, and the themes her character and episodes evoked around femininity and strength.

HOSTS Jarrah, Andi

GUEST Michele Specht

EDITOR Andi

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