244: "Ad Astra Per Aspera"

Join Kennedy and Andi as they talk about the Tribble canon, from TOS to Prodigy, including common themes and tones, as well as the surprisingly dark humor and well executed puns.  HOSTS Andi 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

Join Andi, Aliza and Sue as they unpack some of the most interesting aspects of how Vulcan women are portrayed on Star Trek, and what it says about Vulcan society’s treatment of women within their culture.   HOSTS Andi Aliza 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  

We’re joined by Anika to talk about Seven of Nine, her origins, relationships, trauma and growth from Voyager through Picard, and why she makes so many fans feel seen. HOSTS Jarrah Kennedy GUEST Anika Dane 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

Keiko O’Brien is a complex recurring character and an important example of Asian representation in Trek. Livian Yeh and Michelle Franchini join us to talk about Keiko’s professional and personal identities and our take on her reputation in the fandom. HOST Jarrah GUESTS Livian Yeh Michelle Franchini 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

Sue, Kennedy and Andi talk through some of their favorite holodeck episodes, from the silly to the profound, and try to unpack why the holodeck episodes are such an enduring genre of Star Trek episodes. HOSTS Andi Sue 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

Lawyers Amanda and Hypatia join us to discuss the Strange New Worlds s2 episode, "Ad Astra Per Aspera."  We dive into the Federation's laws regarding genetic modification and the real-world analogs, as well as passing privilege, persecution, sanctuary, and justice. HOST Sue GUESTS Amanda Harber Hypatia del Solar 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

Special guest Laura joins us, as we attempt to unpack the many, many issues explored in Star Trek Voyager’s seventh season episode, “Critical Care.” HOSTS Aliza Jarrah Sue GUEST Laura 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

The crew is joined by guest David Seitz as we begin unpacking all of the many allegories of Bajor that reflect real world atrocities. CW: genocide, military sexual servitude, extreme sexual violence, forced labor, political starvation   HOSTS Andi Grace   GUEST David Seitz   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  

We’re joined by Diana to talk about Season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy, including its storytelling, character arcs and relationships, greatest moments, Easter eggs and references, and why it’s such a great show for kids and adults alike. HOSTS Jarrah Sue GUEST Diana Keng - @diana4tv  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

Join Jarrah and special guest Andrea to unpack the evolution of the character Q, from his introduction in “Encounter at Farpoint” and the winding road that brought him back to Picard.  HOST Jarrah GUEST Andrea - @katzehalifornia 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