Women at Warp: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast
Summary: A groundbreaking bi-weekly podcast committed to examining Star Trek from a feminist perspective, exploring Intersectional Diversity in Infinite Combinations with a rotating crew of seven hosts. Tune in for everything from episode and character analysis to history of women behind the scenes and in fan culture to discussion of larger themes and messages throughout the franchise. Part of Roddenberry Podcasts.
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In this mailbag episode we answer listener questions on Star Trek, like "Do you actually like anything about Enterprise?" as well as on general topics like Wonder Woman and the casting of the 13th Doctor.
Continuing our "O Captain, My Captain" series, we turn to Enterprise for an analysis of Captain Archer’s love interests. With special guest Heather Barker.
The crew takes a look at two episodes with similar themes and plot points - TNG’s "Face of the Enemy" and DS9’s "Second Skin." Where do they succeed, where do they fail, and why is completely cosmetic surgery apparently so easy?
We’re joined by Kennedy Allen from the Black Tribbles podcast to talk about Klingon women like Mara, K’Ehleyr, Grilka and of course, the boob-windowed Duras Sisters. Note: We’re saving B’Elanna for her own episode.
Lieutenant Reginald Barclay stands out among recurring Star Trek characters as someone who experiences a range of mental health issues. We discuss those issues and how they're received by his crewmates on TNG and Voyager.
How much are women in Star Trek able to make choices and act freely when it comes to sex? Our crew discusses this question and considers Trek's best and worst portrayals of women's sexuality. Content Note: Includes discussion of mature themes.
Lieutenant Commander Shelby made a big impression on crewmembers and fans alike when she beamed on board the Enterprise-D in "Best of Both Worlds." In this episode, we look at her role on screen and her legacy in Trek novels and fan work.
A detailed look at the TOS Season 2 episode "Friday’s Child," which stars Julie Newmar as Eleen, a pregnant woman whom Kirk, Spock and McCoy help to flee her tribe.
From Anne Nored of The Animated Series to Kira on Deep Space Nine as well as every mostly Bajoran badass lady in between, the crew is joined by Sabriel Mastin to discuss the pitfalls and triumphs of portraying women in security positions on Star Trek.
Put on your crop tops and keep a knife handy because we're going to the Mirror Universe. We'll discuss the costumes, characters, and messages about race, gender and sexuality.
An amazing group of guests, including Molly Swain and Chelsea Vowel (Métis In Space), author Sierra Adare-Tasiwoopa Api, and David Holquinn (TrekRadio) join us to talk about Indigenous representation in Trek, from "The Paradise Syndrome" to Chakotay.
The crew is joined by Erica Massey, a PhD student studying modern literature and pop culture, to discuss pre-internet Star Trek fanfiction. We discuss the fanzine production process, the culture of the early fanfic community, and debates around "slash" fic.
The crew discusses the three-part "Legacies" series (Captain to Captain, Best Defense, Purgatory’s Keys) which was released in celebration of Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary and follows Number One as she finally completes a mission that began 15 years prior.
Voyager introduced us to the Delta Quadrant, several new alien species, and of course Star Trek’s first woman captain to lead a show. The crew is joined by Charlynn Schmiedt to discuss the stories, characters, and themes in Season 1.
We take an in-depth look at the Next Gen episode “The Child,” in which Troi is impregnated by an alien being.
