Nick and Jenny join us for an in-depth look at Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), from the genesis of the character to directing “Genesis.” We discuss Crusher’s role as the moral center of the crew, her position as a leader…
Recorded live at Respect: Women’s Podcast Festival in Philadelphia, PA and inspired by the “Warrior Women” panel from STLV, Kennedy, Anika, and Sue discuss what it means for a character to be “strong” in the Star Trek Universe, and the…
To celebrate their 20th Anniversary, IDW Publishing is releasing special one-shot stories across multiple properties, set either 20 years in their future or 20 years in their past. As Editor-in-Chief John Barber explained, “An anniversary like the one IDW is…
Continued coverage from STLV! We share interviews from the show floor with the ladies of TNG: Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, and Denise Crosby; PLUS the audio from the Women in Trek panel featuring Marina and Mary Chieffo of Star Trek:…
Our crew discusses the TNG novel Rogue Saucer by John Vornholt, including how vital good code names are, the ethics of kneecapping, and the importance of hot beverages after trauma. Download Now (right-click and save) Hosts: Andi, Sue, Jarrah Editor: Andi…
“I don’t understand Doctor Who. Never seen it. All I hear is people asking, ‘Who’s your Doctor?’ Well, you know who my doctor is? Beverly Crusher.“ -Me, World Con 2011 (before watching any Doctor Who) Beverly Cheryl Howard Crusher has been…
There’s a girl sitting three quarters of the way back in the classroom who knows the answer. She feels the knowledge bubbling up to her lips, and wants to raise her voice. She feels the tingle of pleasure in knowing…
For rules to stay relevant – even pillars such as the Prime Directive – they must regularly be challenged and re-evaluated. Many of us love Star Trek for the moral ambiguity, the conundrums with no clearly right answer, and the…