SyFy Sistas

It happened in Vegas, and we are going to spill the tea. The SyFy Sistas have never laughed as hard as we did with everyone's favorite Discovery Season 3 cast member, Noah Averbach-Katz. The Son of Rachelle, while living a Trekkie's ultimate dream, earned his spot on the cast with his Julliard training, those super expressive eyes, and some good old-fashioned schmoozing. Noah gets silly and serious, and even makes a 'beta-canon logical' call on a burning question. We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected] or on Instagram @ dos_theanonymous_1 For more about all the fun we have in Star Fleet Command Quadrant One (SFCQ1) as the crew of the USS Gerard Holder, under the command of Lt. Yvette Blackmon Tom, go to: https://www.starfleet-command.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ussgerardholder You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com - Facebook @SyFy Sistas - Twitter: @Syfy Sistas - Instagram: @syfy.sistas - And of course, trekgeeks.com/syfysistas

This week the SyFy Sistas look at the thirteen Star Trek films to see how Black actors have fared in them. We rate the TOS crew, the TNG crew, and the Kelvin crew on inclusion. With the help of a repurposed Bechdel-Wallace type test (which gauges how women fare in films) that we call the SyFy Sistas Cultural Inclusion Checklist we hold these films up to their own IDIC imbued mirror. But it's not all "a day in diversity training", we select personal favorites (come on, it's got to be the one with the whales!), and reveal which scenes really get on our last nerves. Check out the Nerd Trek podcast #114 and #115 for J.D.'s full take on Star Trek: The Final Frontier. Other podcasts mentioned in this show: Five by Five: A Movie Podcast (Subrina's other podcast) TrekMovie.com Shuttle Pod Podcast We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected] You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com - Facebook @SyFySistas - Twitter: @SyfySistas - Instagram: @syfy.sistas - And of course, trekgeeks.com/syfysistas

It's our first Trek Geeks Crossover Show with the Divine Treasury. The fun we have with our Fandom Friday social media posts on the Muthaship group page made the Sistas curious about collecting. So, we decided to go to the pros, Mike Bovia and Jamie Rogers, host of our sister show The Divine Treasury, for an overview on collecting. Jamie gives us critical intel on how to start (go with your passion), where to go for valuations (eBay is your friend), and how to take care of your hoard (don't skimp). From cards, to films, to action figures, to comic books, we run through it all. What the Sistas know is that collectors are diverse and collecting is rather personal. But what we discover is that collecting is another way to connect to the Star Trek community. Hunting for items is like a quest and you can meet all sorts of people in the community willing to help you. Part of the unexpected fun of collecting is swapping stories of your quest for that item that completes your collection. And wow, does Jamie have great stories! Here are the links we mention in the show: https://exo-6.com/ Museum grade Star Trek Figurines https://wixiban.com/ For all things about cards https://fansets.com/collections/star-trek Our sponsor Fansets for all things about pins You can find Mike and Jamie's cool podcast here: https://trekgeeks.com/thedivinetreasury Send them a tweet and say the SyFy Sistas sent you: https://twitter.com/divine_treasury We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected] You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com - Facebook @SyFy Sistas - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyfySistas - Instagram: @syfy.sistas - And of course, www.trekgeeks.com/syfysistas

The SyFy Sistas look at the special relationship Captain Jean-Luc Picard maintains with three amazing Black women; Guinan, the El-Aurian bartender from his days on the Enterprise-D, Lily Sloane from his temporal incursion in the film Star Trek: First Contact (1996), and Raffaela (Raffi) Musiker, XO during his command of the Romulan evacuation and later his quest companion in the series Picard. These three women have the ear of the Captain of the Enterprise D and E, the flagship of the Federation fleet, the Chief Contact with the Q Continuum, the Arbiter of Succession for the Klingon Empire, the Savior of Earth from the Borg Invasion, the face of the United Federation of Planets, and a few other things that only Yvette calls him. Our discussion ranges from their conversational styles to our appreciation of the TWA over ugly-ass wigs. But wait until you hear what Fran saw coming that no other SyFy Sista did. We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected] You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @SyfySistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And of course, www.trekgeeks.com/syfysistas

Join us for a long-awaited chat with the beautiful, talented, and resilient Malissa Longo, co-host of the 7th Rule Podcast with Cirroc Lofton and Ryan Husk. Malissa is also a business owner and the wife of our beloved Aron Eisenberg. But Malissa is a true multi-hyphenate, dancer, actor, and artist in her own right. The conversation runs from Subrina's beleaguered defense of musicals to the uniqueness of the Star Trek community, Nana Visitor love, Malissa's new acting gig that may go to TV pilot to who is dodging Armin's Shakespeare course. J.D. brings us back from a Q rabbit hole with her love of Malissa's cuff bracelets and wearable art. And finally, Yvette, Tamia, and Fran pose questions we can all get behind, one of which is "Are there any Black Orions?" - Malissa Longo's store: www.walkingartmadebymalissa.com - The 7th Rule Podcast: The 7th Rule - YouTube - Chase Masterson's Foundation: www.BeKindMerch.org - Armin Shimerman's Online Course: https://antaeus.org/academy_classes/mastering-shakespeare/ We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected] You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com - Facebook @SyFy Sistas - Twitter: @Syfy Sistas - Instagram: @syfy.sistas - And of course, www.trekgeeks.com/syfysistas

This week the SyFy Sistas sit down with Lucila M or Dr. Luz to talk about our other favorite Chief Engineer, B'Elanna Torres. She is the sister who saves the ship; brilliant, passionate, and loyal. But she is also a sister with deep-seated issues. Our talk with Dr. Luz ranges from B'Elanna 'sciencing' her way out of trouble, making Tom Paris grow up, and facing her inner demons. Do we mention your favorite B'Elanna moment? Tune in and find out. We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected] You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And of course, www.trekgeeks.com/syfysistas

As LeVar Burton wraps up his week guest hosting Jeopardy, the SyFy Sistas celebrate him with a look back at Star Trek: TNG and its Chief Engineer, Geordi LaForge. But being the Sistas, they also discuss a serious omission in Picard Season 1, an 'if-only' alternate ending to the Leah Brahms storyline, a theory about why the Romulans mess with Geordi, and what was the deal all the attitude in Relics? We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected] You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com - Facebook @SyFy Sistas - Twitter: @Syfy Sistas - Instagram: @syfy.sistas - And of course, trekgeeks.com/syfysistas

We come to the end of the Falcon's story. And, while the Sistas are okay with "a Black man carrying the Stars and Stripes" they are split on the new costume. Yvette and Tamia won't give Bucky a break about that phone call, and everybody is so done, done, done with Karli, that J.D. must explain Marvel's lack of villain back stories. And despite the plunging helicopters, falling armored cars, and well, fighting, fighting, and more fighting, Subrina finds her first Marvel Easter Egg. Yes, we can say that J.D. has completed her mission – the SyFy Sistas are now good with the MCU. Bring on the Multiverse! You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com - Facebook @SyFy Sistas - Twitter: @Syfy Sistas - Instagram: @syfy.sistas And: trekgeeks.com/syfysistas We give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at [email protected]

This episode is emotional for the SyFy Sistas as Yvette breaks down the role of a good soldier being a "good soldier," Tamia breaks down 'erasure' and Isaiah Bradley near breaks down the Sistas. But they bounce right back with an impromptu Black History lesson (see list below). Leave it to J.D. to let us know that 'not my monkey, not my circus' is a thing and give us the Marvel dossier on the Contessa. There are shout outs to the deft acting of Daniel Bruhl as Zemo, Gabrielle Byndloss as Olivia Walker, and Florence Kasumba as the Dora Milaje leader, Ayo. Tamia and J.D. are so done with shield practice montages, and you'll never guess who makes the first Star Trek reference. The following documentaries were mentioned: High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America - Netflix Africa's Great Civilizations, hosted by Prof. Henry Louis Gates – Prime Video The 1619 Project Docuseries – Hulu You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

J.D. continues to take the point on our FAWS deep dive where the Sistas ask: Can you be a superhero without being super? Yvette keeps it real deconstructing the dilemma of lost people. We get back to the everyday with a Tina Fey reference, a discussion of snatching Lemar's Black Card, and Tom Hanks in Castaway. While Tamia wants more on the Blip, J.D. yes, J.D. sees the human side of John Walker. And just wait until we get to (spoiler alert) the entrance of the Dora Milaje. You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

Things get real in "Power Broker" as Sam and Bucky are involved in a jailbreak and spy antics in the search for Karli, the Angry Child. The Sistas discuss poor Bucky's reprise as the Winter Soldier. Yvette gets him, Subrina thinks he's alright, Tamia thinks he's layered, but J.D. nails his problem to the wall with millennial accuracy. While Tamia tackles Zemo and iconography, and Yvette explains Walker and Lemar, we learn what J.D. thinks about all three of them. Subrina goes deep into "Trouble Man", while Fran drops love for...swing music. Evil Madripoor, wicked sartorial choices, and a killer cameo round out FAWS Episode 3. But can the Sistas continue their Star Trek reference streak? Who's quoting Dr. Michio Kaku and why? And how did Fiats get into this? You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

The Sistas react viscerally to the happenings in the Falcon and the Winter Soldier #102. While Tamia does her best to keep the discussion on track and J.D. drops more incredible Easter Eggs, Yvette takes us to the Lord of the Rings, Subrina makes a temporal incursion to Episode 3, Fran is clear about where she stands on John Walker, and we ALL have something to say about Lemar. From competitive therapy to secret experiments on Black G.I.s this episode from Marvel Studios churns up some serious stuff...and we loved it. Plus, try to guess which one of the Sistas brings the whole discourse back to Star Trek this week. You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

From a Sista in the Seat to a Brother with the Shield, J.D. leads Fran, Subrina, Tamia, and Yvette into a deep discussion that covers DC versus Marvel comics, code switching, big sisters and little brothers, and all sorts of Marvel Easter eggs. Yes, we are back in series recap mode, and no, it isn't Star Trek, but count on the SyFy Sistas to get some Trek references into this conversation. You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

Black female lead on the bridge is an idea that sent a vocal minority of Star Trek fans into a feedback loop. But relax, because Michael Burnham is really our hero, James T. Kirk! Listen as the Sistas demonstrate how Burnham and Kirk, captains from the same era, are far more alike than you think. You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

Latina/Klingon B'Elanna Torres of Star Trek: Voyager and Belter Naomi Nagata of The Expanse, are our favorite chief engineers. Besides being two of the smartest characters in sci-fi, they also have enthralling story arcs that border on 'messy'. All flux couplers being equal, our final question is, "Who would you want on your side in a fire fight?" You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

SyFy Sistas J.D., Tamia, and Subrina visit that other celebrated sci-fi franchise, Doctor Who. It's STNG's fan favorite "Darmok" and the episode of Doctor Who "Midnight". Both episodes examine the frustration and fear induced by the inability to communicate. But the REAL drama is will J.D.'s diabolical episode pairing turn Tamia and Subrina into Tardis loving Whovians? You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One. Find him at [email protected]

The Sistas discuss the impact of the 1997 TV movie Cinderella, starring Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston, on multiple generations of Black women. The beauty of diversity is the main theme of this memorable TV event. Did the Whitney Houston production of this classic fairy tale with its color-blind cast help lay the foundation for Black leading ladies to come? We draw a line from Brandy's Princess Throne to Burnham's Captain's chair and ask, "Do science fiction and fantasy productions of today do 'color-blind' as well as this 1997 gem? You can find the SyFy Sistas online at syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter: @Syfy Sistas Instagram: @syfy.sistas And we give a special shout out to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous. Find him at: [email protected]

Starship captains are a man or woman in a million, and their first officers are in unique professional and personal relationships with them. What makes these crucial partnerships work or fail to work? How do age, gender, and even species affect the chain of command? Listen as SyFy Sistas Tamia, Fran, and Subrina break down your favorite duos: Kirk and Spock, Picard and Riker, Sisko and Kira, Janeway and Chakotay, Archer and T'Pol, and Georgiou and Burnham, from their point of view. Reach us at our website: syfysistas.com Emails: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] Twitter: @SyfySistas IG: syfy.sistas FB: SyFy Sistas Special thanks to our sound engineer DoS, the Anonymous One Reach DoS at [email protected]

We said we had a BIG surprise and it is epic. The SyFy Sistas welcome our very first guest to the podcast, none other than Mr. Cirroc Lofton. Cirroc settles in to discuss Black Love on DS9 in all it's iterations. But, we also cover his experiences growing up as a working actor, his special relationship with Avery (Capt. Ben Sisko) Brooks, and the TV landscape in the 90s. Grab a snack, settle in, and enjoy a Valentine's Day show with Cirroc and the Sistas. You can find the store Cirroc mentions at Original Designs, Ethiopian Crosses & Ethiopian Goods – Abyssinian Kiosk Cirroc's podcast: (7) The 7th Rule - YouTube As always special thanks to our sound engineer, DoS, the Anonymous. You can reach him at [email protected] You can reach us at SyFy Sistas! and shop for stuff at SyFy Sistas (teespring.com)

The SyFy Sistas kick off Black History Month, 2021, as guest hosts on the Trek Geeks Podcast Network. The topic for this honor is, of course, a session discussing the sista who start it all, Lt. Uhura, played by our Queen, Ms Nichelle Nichols. Join Fran, J.D., Subrina, Tamia, and Yvette as they recount their first impressions on this true icon, what she means to them, and that day at Shore Leave in Maryland when they actually met her in person. Thank you Dan and Bill of Trek Geek for sharing your platform. And, thanks to our sound guru, DoS, the Anonymous 1. You can reach DoS at [email protected] You can reach the Sistas at our website SyFy Sistas! On Facebook @Syfysistas Twitter: SyFy Sistas IG: syfy.sistas

SyFy Sistas Tamia, FranT, and Subrina complete their deep dive of Season 1 of Star Trek: Picard with this three episode review. There is a mini art history lesson, special shout outs to the second unit production crew, FranT's love of "Miss" Ryan, and Tamia's onpoint head scratchers. But, will the Sistas be satisfied with the telling of end of dear, dear friend? You can find the SyFy Sistas at https://syfysistas.com Facebook www.facebook.com/syfysistas They are also on Twitter and Instagram as syfysistas The producers of SyFy Sistas podcast want to give a special shout out to their sound engineer who also provides all the original music heard on these episodes, DoS, the Anonymous One. You can reach him to help you with YOUR podcast at [email protected]

In our third podcast Tamia, Fran T, and I delve into #107 which is a well-deserved break in the action of Picard's journey. Nepenthe is an episode full of rich ST TNG memories and new observations that bring surprising facets out of each of us. Correction: The Story of Helen of Troy (yes, we went there) is from the Iliad, not the Odyssey. It was a slip of the tongue y'all, please don't call me. LOL Thanks to our terrific sound engineer DoS The Anonymous 1 Production. You can reach him for YOUR podcast at [email protected] Find the SyFy Sistas online www.syfysistas.com Facebook @SyFy Sistas Twitter @SyFy Sistas Instagram syfy.sistas

Fran, Tamia, and Subrina continue their deep dive in the middle episodes of the first season of Star Trek Picard.

Fran Taylor, Tamia Harper, and Subrina Wood discuss in depth, the first three episodes of Star Trek Picard. Listen as they go into their favorite lines, aspects of plots that resonated with Black women, and things that just didn't make any dang gone sense.