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10 Trek Aliens We Never See Enough Of

Recently, I accepted the grand honor of introducing a friend to Star Trek. The task didn’t seem too daunting, especially considering the fact that they are a general fan of geek culture, focusing primarily on anime, comics, and a series…

The Defiance of Ro Laren

Back in 2015, the crew discussed everyone’s favorite rabble-rouser, Ro Laren. As one of The Next Generation’s most celebrated characters, Ensign Ro (Michelle Forbes) left an impression on fans that resonates today. But to explore Ro’s impact, one must also…

Coming of age in a Star Trek dead zone

Hoshi Sato listening to a transmission

Remember dead zones? Once upon a time, in any manner of environs, your service would, seemingly at random, completely disappear. You’d be going about your business, chatting with an in-network friend, someone in your Top 5 perhaps, about a recently…

Book Review: Geek Elders Speak

Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Voices is “an anthology exploring the undeniable history of women creators in Science Fiction/Fantasy & Media fandom during the latter half of the 20th century” edited by Maggie Nowakowska and Jenni Hennig. And, if…