Phil Morris: A Star Trek Legacy
SyFy Sistas
His Father’s Son As we celebrate the 59th anniversary of Star Trek, we sit down with legend Phil Morris. From his childhood debut on The Original Series to Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, DS9, and Voyager, Phil shares stories from a lifetime in the Trek universe. We also dive into his storied career as DC superheroes, his turn as an infamous TV lawyer (Seinfeld), and his inspiring podcast with sister, Iona. Follow Phil Morris ? Check out “The Vison is Possible” with Iona and Phil Morris Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, and Stephanie Baker Thank you to Dena...
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Roxann Dawson – Sci-Fi Powerhouse
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Did she say “Dune”? It is all about Roxann Dawson! 💥 One of our favorite Klingons and a true powerhouse director, she’s back for Foundation Season 3, directing episodes 8 & 9 and serving as one of AppleTV+’s newest executive producer. We’re talking behind-the-scenes secrets, her creative genius, and why Roxann continues to rule the sci-fi universe! ✨ AppleTV+ Foundation Season 3 is streaming now. Follow Roxann Dawson Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, and Stephanie Baker Thank you to Dena Massenburg for our dope logo: @blackbeanz70 Music: “Poppin off the...
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Michael & Denise Okuda: Designing Star Trek
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“We are fans too.” Sistas Fran and Tamia sit down with legendary Star Trek designers Michael and Denise Okuda—the creative minds behind LCARS, iconic starship displays, and so much more. In this heartfelt conversation, the Okudas share how their love for Trek—and deep respect for its fans—inspired decades of groundbreaking design. They’re not just part of Star Trek history—they’re fans too. And they’ve always wanted to get it right for the biggest Trekkies of all. Follow Michael & Denise Okuda: Check out: The Roddenberry Archive The Roddenberry Vault: Associate...
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Eugene Cordero: Star Trek Lower Decks and So Much More
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"The oil and everything" We finally got Eugene Cordero! The Star Trek: Lower Decks star joins the SyFy Sistas for a warm and funny conversation about fandom, family, and finding his place in the sci-fi universe. From watching The Original Series with his dad to becoming part of the Trek legacy, Eugene brings heart, humor, and behind-the-scenes fun. And don’t listen to him — we weren’t trying to snub him! lol Follow Eugene Cordero: Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, and Stephanie Baker Thank you to Dena Massenburg for our dope logo: @blackbeanz70 Music: “Poppin off the...
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Foundation Cast x SyFy Sistas
SyFy Sistas
“Nothing Hectic” This week, the Sistas are thrilled to bring you a special treat: the audio from our press junket with the cast of AppleTV+’s sci-fi epic Foundation! After two long years, we finally had the opportunity to meet and speak with this incredible ensemble, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you—just in time for the Season 3 premiere on July 11th. ✨ NO SPOILERS – Just good vibes and great convos. 👥 Interview Lineup (in order of appearance): Cassian Bilton (Brother Dawn) & Terrence Mann (Brother Dusk) Lee Pace (Empire/Brother Day) & Laura Birn...
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Ursaline Bryant: Class is in Session
SyFy Sistas
“Know Thyself…Love Thyself” This week, the SyFy Sistas beam up a true legend of the Star Trek universe: actress and lifelong Trekker Ursaline Bryant, best known to fans as the trailblazing Captain Tryla Scott from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Ms. Bryant doesn’t just join the conversation—she commands it. With the poise and power of a true Starfleet captain, she shares her journey through Hollywood, the importance of true representation, and what it meant to portray one of the youngest captains in Starfleet history. The Sistas were all ears and all heart, soaking up wisdom like...
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Conrad Coates: The Admiral and The Professor
SyFy Sistas
From Star Trek to Shakespeare and Afrofuturism This week, the SyFy Sistas sit down with the incomparable Conrad Coates—the actor behind Admiral Terral on Star Trek: Discovery, and a true force in the worlds of theatre, teaching, and Afrofuturistic storytelling. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore: His experience portraying Admiral Terral, and what it means to lead in the Star Trek universe His extensive work with Shakespeare, including performances at the Stratford Festival of Canada, where he portrayed roles such as Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet and various characters in As...
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Robert Duncan McNeill
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Soap Operas, Starships, and the Paris/Locarno Thing The Sistas got to sit down with the one and only Robert Duncan McNeill. Before he was flying through the Delta Quadrant as Lieutenant Tom Paris, Robbie was stirring up drama on the classic soap All My Children. We talk about his early days on daytime TV, how he found his true calling behind the camera, and his journey from actor to one of the most respected directors in the biz. And yes, we had to ask about Tom Paris vs. Nick Locarno—and his answer? Let’s just say it gave us life! We also geek out over his podcast The Delta Flyers with...
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Sinners: It Just Hits Different
SyFy Sistas
🚨SPOILERS🚨 We are ALL Sinners The SyFy Sistas are joined by the full crew from our SyFy Sistas Inc. YouTube channel, with special guests Tanya Scott-Thomas (Two Moons and a Microphone) and Derek Tyler Attico (Soul of the Story), for a celebration and deep-dive into Sinners, the genre-bending horror film from Ryan Coogler. Set against the backdrop of Jim Crow Mississippi (1932), Sinners doesn’t just scare—it sings, it haunts, and it heals. Through blues, blood, and Black spirituality, this film reclaims horror to show the humanity of Black people with nuance, reverence, and power....
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Episode 100
SyFy Sistas
We can’t believe it either. This week, The SyFy Sistas are celebrating their 100th episode — and yes, we’re feeling all the feels. Some of our longtime friends (from before there was even a podcast!) join us for a joyful and sassy stroll down memory lane. Our amazing Associate Producers — Karyn Dramera, Sailor Marj, and Dr. Stephanie Baker — pull up to the party too, as we turn our usual Tuesday night Live Show into something extra special. 💫 Expect laughs, reflections, and a few surprises sprinkled in, because... of course we did. 🖖🏾 With love and thanks to our featured...
info_outlineInterview with Bonnie Gordon and Gabrielle Ruiz
While at Trek Long Island, Sista Tamia moderated the Drawn Together: Lower Decks and Prodigy Spotlight panel.
Star Trek Prodigy’s Bonnie Gordon (voice of the USS Protostar) and Star Trek Lower Decks’ Gabrielle Ruiz (voice of LTJG T’Lyn) joined her for a crowd pleasing good time.
Watch Star Trek Lower Decks on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/
Watch Star Trek Prodigy on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/
Find out more about Bonnie Gordon:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3239252/
Instagram & Twitter: @bonniebellg
Find out more about Gabrielle Ruiz:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4430395/
Instagram & Twitter: @gabrielleruiz
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