Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

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S5: Where is our tiny, plastic Kai Winn? Mar 06, 2016

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With fan campaigns like #WheresRey highlighting issues with missing women in geek merch, how does Star Trek stack up? Action figure scholar Jonathan Alexandratos joins us to talk about gender representation in Trek action figures through the decades. HOSTS Jarrah

GUESTS Jonathan Alexandratos

EDITORJarrah

27: Hail to the First Lady of Star Trek Feb 28, 2016

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Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, the only performer to appear on all the Star Trek series, significantly influenced the franchise, both on screen and behind the scenes, for more than four decades.

HOSTS Jarrah, Sue and Grace

EDITOR Jarrah

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26: O Captain, My Captain (Picard) Feb 14, 2016

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, our crew talks about Captain Picard's love interests, from his "ghost from the past" Jenice Manheim to the roguish Vash, and of course, Doctor Beverly Crusher.

Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue

Editor Jarrah

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25: Spock's World. Amok Time. Excellent. Jan 31, 2016

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We review one of the most iconic Trek episodes: "Amok Time." Join us as we have soup thrown at us, learn about the mysterious pon farr, and debate whether it's fair to call T'Pring a villain.

Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue

Editor and Producer Jarrah

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24: "Year of Hell" Jan 17, 2016

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We look at the Voyager two-parter "Year of Hell" and consider questions like: Would this concept have worked for an entire season? Is it possible for Captain Janeway to kick more ass? How does Annorax stack up as a Trek villain? And how great would Tuvok and Seven have been as sitcom roommates?

Hosts Jarrah and Grace

Guests Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor Jarrah

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23: Star Trek Through the JJ-verse Jan 03, 2016

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Did J.J. Abrams' two Star Trek movies capture the spirit of Star Trek? Improve roles for women? Our crew discusses these and more questions about the JJ-verse, and talks about the first trailer for Star Trek Beyond.

Hosts Jarrah, Sue and Andi

Editor Jarrah

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22: Guinan: Intergalactic Woman of Mystery (and Hats) Dec 20, 2015

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We're joined by two guests: creator of Guinan the Series Aliza Pearl, and Lindsay to talk about one of our favorite TNG characters: the enigmatic and powerful Guinan.

Hosts Andi and Jarrah

Guests Aliza Pearl and Lindsay

Editor Jarrah

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21: Two on T'Pol Dec 06, 2015

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A look at two early T'Pol-centric Enterprise episodes. In "Fusion," T'Pol is sexually assaulted during a mind meld, and in "Stigma," she is stigmatized for a disease she contracted as a result of the assault - Enterprise's attempt at an HIV/AIDS allegory.

Hosts Sue, Grace and Jarrah

Editor Jarrah

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20: Book Club - Diane Duane Nov 22, 2015

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Author Diane Duane joins us on the show and tells us about her Star Trek novels, learning from David Gerrold, what it was like to pitch a script to Gene Roddenberry, how she creates alien characters, and more.

Hosts Andi and Sue

Guests Diane Duane

Editors Jarrah and Sue

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19: Star Trek Matriarchies Nov 08, 2015

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What happens when Star Trek tries to depict societies dominated by women? We discuss the various Trek matriarchies, from the sirens of "The Lorelei Signal," to the straw feminists of "Angel One" to the sexy matriarchy of "Bound." Hosts Jarrah, Grace and Andi

Editor and Producer Jarrah Send us your feedback! crew@womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

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