Author: The Crew

Episode 118: Jayne Brook/Rekha Sharma

Jayne Brook and Rekha Sharma in Discovery

We interview Star Trek: Discovery actors Jayne Brook (Admiral Katrina Cornwell) and Rekha Sharma (Commander Ellen Landry) at Star Trek Las Vegas 2019. Contains spoilers for the end of Discovery Season 2. Download Now (right-click and save)  Hosts: Jarrah,…

Episode 117: Mature Women of Star Trek

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.…

Episode 116: Homefront/Paradise Lost

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.” Download Now (right-click and…