Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast
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 six 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. email: [email protected] web: womenatwarp.com facebook: facebook.com/womenatwarp twitter/instagram: @womenatwarp patreon: patreon.com/womenatwarp
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234: How Does the Federation Economy Work?
04/15/2024
234: How Does the Federation Economy Work?
In Star Trek’s post-scarcity vision of the future, how does their economy work? How do they trade? We’re joined by experts Martine G. Ræstad and Manu Saadia (author of Trekonomics) to discuss the technological and social forces shaping Star Trek’s economic utopia. HOST Jarrah GUESTS Martine G. Ræstad, Manu Saadia, author of Trekonomics: The Economics of Star Trek EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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233: Neurotransmitters of Doom ("Man of the People")
04/01/2024
233: Neurotransmitters of Doom ("Man of the People")
It’s yet another episode where a creepy guy preys on Troi. But as we discuss, TNG’s “Man of the People” is also a surprisingly good jumping off point for discussion of more feminist themes, like emotional labor and aging women’s sexuality. HOSTS Jarrah Andi Sue EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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232: Star Trek Adventures: What's To Come
03/18/2024
232: Star Trek Adventures: What's To Come
From Modiphius Entertainment, Head of Brand Samantha Webb and Community Manager April Hill join us to discuss what’s coming in the second edition of Star Trek Adventures. Plus, how STA is guided by the ideals of IDIC in both story and character creation - and much more! HOSTS Aliza Pearl Jarrah Hodge GUESTS Samantha Webb - @RPGWebby April Hill - @AprilNicoleHill EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: Support the Show on Patreon: Visit our TeePublic Store:
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231: Amanda Grayson: Mother, Teacher, Fashion Icon
03/04/2024
231: Amanda Grayson: Mother, Teacher, Fashion Icon
We discuss Amanda Grayson from her first appearance in TOS to her current iteration in SNW - as mom to Spock and Michael and wife to Sarek, but also as a human living on Vulcan, a teacher, and occasional badass. HOST Jarrah GUESTS Jody - Sherri - EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: Support the Show on Patreon: Visit our TeePublic Store:
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230: Trek References in Other Media
02/19/2024
230: Trek References in Other Media
Join Kennedy and Andi as they talk through some of their favorite references to Star Trek seen in other media, as well as an overall discussion of the impact Trek has had on the general media landscape. HOSTS Kennedy Andi EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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229: Anglo-American Empire in Star Trek
02/05/2024
229: Anglo-American Empire in Star Trek
We’re joined by Dr. Fiona Davidson to talk about how the United Federation of Planets embodies the supposedly universal morality of Anglo-American empire, how this has manifested across the franchise, and where there’s been challenges to that worldview. HOSTS Jarrah Andi GUEST Dr. Fiona Davidson EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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228: In the Pale Moonlight
01/22/2024
228: In the Pale Moonlight
Join Kennedy, Aliza and Derek Attico - author of “The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko” - as they unpack “In the Pale Moonlight” and discuss the moral dilemmas that Captain Sisko struggles with, as well as extrapolating what made Ben Sisko into the captain and man that leads Deep Space Nine. HOSTS Kennedy Aliza GUEST Derek Attico EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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227: New Lightyear, New Me: Character Growth in Star Trek
01/08/2024
227: New Lightyear, New Me: Character Growth in Star Trek
Personal growth can come in many forms: from dialing it back on the uncomfortable swagger around your coworkers, to realizing not all of your problems can be roundhouse kicked, to learning all of science to overcome isolation and boredom. As we enter the new year let's take a break from humoring our loved ones resolutions and regretting the ones we’ve already broken to think about growth. Join Grace, Sue, and Jarrah as they talk character growth in its many forms throughout Star Trek. HOSTS Grace Jarrah Sue EDITOR Sue Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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226: Animal Rights in Star Trek
12/25/2023
226: Animal Rights in Star Trek
Star Trek talks a lot about respect for sentient life, but what does this mean for the treatment of animals in the Federation and beyond? Anika from Antimatter Pod joins us to talk about how Trek portrays animals as food, pets, workers and more! HOSTS Andi Sue Jarrah GUEST Anika - @antimatterpod (https://antimatterpod.com/) and https://linktr.ee/pixiedane EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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225: Diversity and Progressivism in Star Trek
12/11/2023
225: Diversity and Progressivism in Star Trek
It’s possible for a piece of media to feature diverse characters but not convey a progressive message, and vice versa. We’re joined by Subrina from SyFy Sistas to look at examples of this in Trek, and where the franchise has successfully combined the two. HOSTS Jarrah Kennedy GUEST Subrina Wood – @SyfySistas EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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224: Lower Decks: Season 4
11/27/2023
224: Lower Decks: Season 4
Join us as we talk all things Lower Decks: Season 4 - Character development, universe-building, the exciting returns of some of our favorite Trek characters, and ofc how Mariner sits weird in chairs. HOSTS Andi Sue Jarrah EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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223: Captain Kirk, Space Queen ("Turnabout Intruder")
11/13/2023
223: Captain Kirk, Space Queen ("Turnabout Intruder")
Join us and special guest Claire for an examination of the infamous episode of Turnabout Intruder! What is it saying, both intentionally and unintentionally, about gender and queerness? How have readings of the episode changed over time? HOSTS Andi Jarrah GUEST Claire EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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S32: Indiginerds
11/09/2023
S32: Indiginerds
Join editor, writer, and cartoonist Alina Pete and Grace as they discuss the upcoming Iron Circus Comics anthology Indiginerds: Tales of Modern Indigenous Life. The anthology explores the many forms of intersections between First Nations Peoples, pop culture, and media. HOST Grace GUEST Alina Pete (They/Them) EDITOR Jarrah Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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222: Strike!
08/28/2023
222: Strike!
Join us as we discuss the impacts of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, on our podcasting, on labor, and on entertainment, including interviews with Robert Duncan McNeill and Anthony Rapp. HOSTS Andi Sue Aliza Kennedy GUESTS Robert Duncan McNeill - @robertdmcneill Anthony Rapp - @albinokid EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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221: Starfleet Brats
07/10/2023
221: Starfleet Brats
Katie and Markeia join us for a discussion of Starfleet “Brats” - the children of active officers - focusing on Wesley Crusher, Jake Sisko, and Naomi Wildman. Why do they all have single parents? How do they cope in dangerous situations? Do they feel pressure to follow in their parent’s footsteps? HOSTS Sue Jarrah GUESTS Katie Utke (she/they) Markeia McCarty (she/they) EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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220: Black Pain in Trek: Part I
06/26/2023
220: Black Pain in Trek: Part I
Listen as Kennedy, Grace and Aliza start to unpack how Star Trek portrays Black trauma, from the underdevelopment of Travis Mayweather, to Michael Burnham and Ben Sisko having to “earn” their captaincy. HOSTS Kennedy Aliza Grace EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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219: Quarkin’ 9 to 5 (“Bar Association”)
06/12/2023
219: Quarkin’ 9 to 5 (“Bar Association”)
In response to a poll of our listeners on Patreon, we talk about Deep Space Nine’s “Bar Association” and how it relates to labor organizing and workers’ rights today, including connections to the WGA strike. HOSTS Jarrah Grace GUEST Nicole Seguin EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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218: Kasidy Yates - Not all Captains Wear Pips
05/29/2023
218: Kasidy Yates - Not all Captains Wear Pips
Grace and Kennedy talk about the compassion and enduring appeal of Captain, love interest, and baseball fan Kasidy Yates. HOSTS Grace Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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217: Festive Hairbands and Air Jordans (“Learning Curve”)
05/15/2023
217: Festive Hairbands and Air Jordans (“Learning Curve”)
Tuvok takes Andi, Grace, and guest Claire for a little jog around Voyager to talk about the episode “Learning Curve.” What would better accommodation for struggling crew members look like? What is it with Starfleet’s “fit in or get out”-ism? And just HOW festive actually is Crewmen Henley’s hairband? HOSTS Grace Andi GUEST/S Claire - @isolinearchip_ EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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216: Picard Season 3
05/01/2023
216: Picard Season 3
The crew takes a look at the final season of Star Trek: Picard, from the nostalgic to the new - what we liked, what we didn’t, and what we still have questions about. HOSTS Sue Jarrah Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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215: Star Trek Resurrections
04/17/2023
215: Star Trek Resurrections
What happens after we die? On Star Trek, it could be a transfer of your katra or symbiont into a new host, being uploaded into an android body, a trip on the Barge of the Dead, or one of the many other sci-fi possibilities we discuss in this episode. HOSTS Jarrah Grace EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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214: Trek Court of Space Law
04/03/2023
214: Trek Court of Space Law
From military tribunals to criminal trials, there have been many dramatic courtroom moments on Star Trek, and we discuss what these episodes say about the legal framework of the Federation. HOSTS Andi Sue GUEST Amanda EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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213: Nasty Brains and AquaNet (“Gamesters of Triskelion”)
03/20/2023
213: Nasty Brains and AquaNet (“Gamesters of Triskelion”)
Three podcast thralls have been selected to look back on “The Gamesters of Triskelion” - an iconic TOS episode with a lot of problematic elements when analyzed with a modern lens. We discuss the episode, how interpretations change over time, and whether core messages still hold up. And as always, we’ll watch the lights in the sky. Content Warning: Discussions of violence, slavery, sexual assault, and transphobia. HOSTS Sue Grace Kennedy EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: Support the Show on Patreon: Visit our TeePublic Store:
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212: Detective Crusher (“Suspicions”)
03/06/2023
212: Detective Crusher (“Suspicions”)
Our crew takes a close look at the Season 6 TNG episode “Suspicions.” We talk about the guest characters and how they break with Trek racial stereotypes, and look at how Beverly Crusher sciences, solves crime, and kicks butt. Content warning: Suicide Spoiler alert: Around minute 44:00, light spoilers for Star Trek: Picard Season 3, Episode 3 HOSTS Kennedy Jarrah EDITOR Jarrah Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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211: Black Planet: Starfleet Edition
02/20/2023
211: Black Planet: Starfleet Edition
Black Planet was one of the earliest social media sites, created in 1999, and was geared towards Black Americans. In honor of Black History Month, Aliza and Kennedy do the important historical work of figuring out what's on the Black Planet profiles of several prominent Black Star Trek characters. Doing it for the culture, of course. HOSTS Aliza Pearl Kennedy Allen EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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210: Trekocracy: How the Federation is Governed
02/06/2023
210: Trekocracy: How the Federation is Governed
How does the Federation ensure equity and individual rights on member planets? How much power does Starfleet have? How does the council work? We nerd out on the topic of Federation governance, reviewing what we know and speculating on what we don’t. HOSTSJarrahAndi GUESTSRachelleRobert EDITORAndi Send us your feedback!Email: Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarpFacebook: Support the Show on Patreon: Visit our TeePublic Store:
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209: Bi/Pan Representation in Star Trek
01/23/2023
209: Bi/Pan Representation in Star Trek
Join us as the crew discusses the ups and downs of the bisexual and pansexual representation in Star Trek, including some of the harmful stereotypes portrayed that cause real world harm. HOSTS Andi Grace Sue EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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208: Meta-Murf-osis (Prodigy Season 1, Part 2)
01/09/2023
208: Meta-Murf-osis (Prodigy Season 1, Part 2)
Finally, in the year 2022, did we receive quality children's programming combining the joys of amorphous blob evolution with the spectacle of a cargo cult and the majesty of a Kate Mulgrew in the role she was born to play: a mutant teen with chronic finger guns. Join Jarrah, Grace, and special guest Jenn Tift as they get animated over the long-awaited second half of season 1 of Star Trek: Prodigy. HOSTS Grace Jarrah GUEST Jenn Tift - @eatatquarks EDITOR Jarrah Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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207: Treksical: The WAW Musical Episode
12/26/2022
207: Treksical: The WAW Musical Episode
Aliza, Jarrah, and Grace welcome special guests Mary Chieffo (L'Rell in Star Trek Discovery) and Bonnie Gordon (Ship Computer in Star Trek Prodigy) to geek out on all things musical theater, and how it crosses over into Star Trek! We run down a non-exhaustive list of the Star Trek actors who have graced Broadway stages in musicals, Trek episodes we'd love to see get the musical treatment, and how Mary and Bonnie's own musical theater training informed their work on their respective shows. HOSTS Aliza Jarrah Grace GUESTS Mary Chieffo - Bonnie Gordon - EDITOR Jarrah Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp Visit our TeePublic Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/womenatwarp
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206: For the Winn
12/12/2022
206: For the Winn
Vedek, Kai, First Minister, and tool of the Pah-Wraiths. The crew takes a look at Winn Adami - her character, her faith, her ambition, her relationship with The Sisko, and the indelible mark she made on Deep Space Nine. Walk with the prophets, my child. HOSTS Sue Aliza Grace Jarrah EDITOR Andi Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter/Instagram: @womenatwarp Facebook: Support the Show on Patreon: Visit our TeePublic Store:
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