Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

Montreal Comiccon celebrated Star Trek's 50th anniversary with on-stage appearances by Kate Mulgrew, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner and Brent Spiner. We bring you the highlights, including Mulgrew's thoughts on Janeway's significance, her upcoming book, and what she'd like to see in a new Star Trek series. HOSTS Jarrah SHOW EDITORJarrah CONTACT US!Email: [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOW http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Doctors, mermaids, huntresses, matriarchs and many cat-women populate the universe of Star Trek: The Animated Series - in addition to the women of Starfleet. Join us to discuss TAS' most memorable women. HOSTS Andi, Jarrah, Sue GUESTAaron Harvey SHOW EDITORAndi CONTACT [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/womenatwarp

Which male characters in Star Trek do the best job working for equality and standing up against injustice? Forbes Associate Science Editor Alex Knapp joins us to talk about the meaning of allyship and the characters in the franchise who make the best allies. HOSTS Jarrah and Sue GUEST Alex Knapp SHOW EDITORAndi CONTACT [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/womenatwarp

What the heck is a "yeoman" anyway? After a brief history and etymology lesson, the crew turns the spotlight to everyone's favorite Yeoman - Janice Rand (Grace Lee Whitney). From Roddenberry's initial conception of the character to her no-so-subtle feelings for Captain Kirk to her friendship with Lt. Uhura, we discuss her best scenes, her hair, her departure, and her return in the films. HOSTS Andi, Jarrah, Sue and Grace SHOW EDITORJarrah CONTACT [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/womenatwarp

If you had a starship and got to staff it with feminist icons from history and pop culture, who would you choose? What about Chief Engineer Kaylee Fry or Captain Coretta Scott King? What position would you pick for someone as multitalented as Sally Ride? Our hosts share their picks for a Starfleet feminist supercrew. HOSTS Andi, Jarrah, Sue and Grace SHOW EDITORJarrah CONTACT [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/womenatwarp

In the DS9 two-parter "Past Tense," Sisko, Bashir and Dax travel to the year 2024, a dark time in our near future. Treknews.net blogger Michelle Toven joins us to discuss the episodes' socio-political themes, which include homelessness, mental health, race, class, violence, and the power of storytelling. HOSTS Jarrah, Grace and Sue GUEST Michelle Toven SHOW EDITORJarrah CONTACT [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/womenatwarp

Our crew takes the Captain's Yacht out for a spin through the four Next Generation movies: Generations, First Contact, Insurrection and Nemesis. Along the way we meet some familiar Klingon sisters, 700 hippies, a Borg Queen, and even more terrifying: beardless Riker. We also talk about Crusher and Troi's scenes, particularly Troi's assault in Star Trek: Nemesis. HOSTS Andi, Grace, Sue and Jarrah SHOW EDITORJarrah CONTACT [email protected]@womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp SUPPORT THE SHOWpatreon.com/womenatwarp

In this book club episode we tag along as young Kathryn Janeway explores the water caves of Mars, saves old ladies from haunted Irish castles, calls out a high school boyfriend for gaslighting, and interacts with Data, Riker and Admiral Paris. Special guest Anika (a.k.a. pixiedane) joins us to discuss Jeri Taylor's 1996 novel biography of Kathryn Janeway: Mosaic. HOSTS Jarrah and Sue GUEST Anika SHOW EDITORJarrah Contact [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Showpatreon.com/womenatwarp

Four fans from different backgrounds discuss their personal relationship to Star Trek's depictions of religion, including Christian themes in TOS, Picard's skepticism, Kira's spirituality, and Vulcan ritual. HOSTS Andi, Grace, and Sue GUESTS Rumman EDITOR Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! patreon.com/womenatwarp

She was a groundbreaking character for 1960s TV and remains a role model and cultural icon to this day. Angélique Roché of Black Girl Nerds joins us to discuss our favorite Uhura moments from TOS. HOSTS Andi, Grace and Jarrah GUESTS Angélique Roché SHOW EDITOR Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

With fan campaigns like #WheresRey highlighting issues with missing women in geek merch, how does Star Trek stack up? Action figure scholar Jonathan Alexandratos joins us to talk about gender representation in Trek action figures through the decades. HOSTS Jarrah GUESTS Jonathan Alexandratos EDITORJarrah CONTACT [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, the only performer to appear on all the Star Trek series, significantly influenced the franchise, both on screen and behind the scenes, for more than four decades. HOSTS Jarrah, Sue and Grace EDITOR Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our crew talks about Captain Picard's love interests, from his "ghost from the past" Jenice Manheim to the roguish Vash, and of course, Doctor Beverly Crusher. Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

We review one of the most iconic Trek episodes: "Amok Time." Join us as we have soup thrown at us, learn about the mysterious pon farr, and debate whether it's fair to call T'Pring a villain. Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor and Producer Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

We look at the Voyager two-parter "Year of Hell" and consider questions like: Would this concept have worked for an entire season? Is it possible for Captain Janeway to kick more ass? How does Annorax stack up as a Trek villain? And how great would Tuvok and Seven have been as sitcom roommates? Hosts Jarrah and Grace Guests Charlynn Schmiedt Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Did J.J. Abrams' two Star Trek movies capture the spirit of Star Trek? Improve roles for women? Our crew discusses these and more questions about the JJ-verse, and talks about the first trailer for Star Trek Beyond. Hosts Jarrah, Sue and Andi Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

We're joined by two guests: creator of Guinan the Series Aliza Pearl, and Lindsay to talk about one of our favorite TNG characters: the enigmatic and powerful Guinan. Hosts Andi and Jarrah Guests Aliza Pearl and Lindsay Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

A look at two early T'Pol-centric Enterprise episodes. In "Fusion," T'Pol is sexually assaulted during a mind meld, and in "Stigma," she is stigmatized for a disease she contracted as a result of the assault - Enterprise's attempt at an HIV/AIDS allegory. Hosts Sue, Grace and Jarrah Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Author Diane Duane joins us on the show and tells us about her Star Trek novels, learning from David Gerrold, what it was like to pitch a script to Gene Roddenberry, how she creates alien characters, and more. Hosts Andi and Sue Guests Diane Duane Editors Jarrah and Sue Send us your feedback! [email protected] @womenatwarp http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the show! http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

What happens when Star Trek tries to depict societies dominated by women? We discuss the various Trek matriarchies, from the sirens of "The Lorelei Signal," to the straw feminists of "Angel One" to the sexy matriarchy of "Bound." Hosts Jarrah, Grace and Andi Editor and Producer Jarrah Send us your feedback! [email protected] @womenatwarp http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Happy Hallo-Women at Warp! This week we look at the most Halloween-y Voyager episodes: "Bride of Chaotica", "The Haunting of Deck Twelve" and "The Thaw" and learn how Janeway > Fear. Hosts Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor Jarrah Contact us [email protected]: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

The annual "Truly Outrageous" panel on the Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track focuses on the women of classic sci-fi who influenced the panelists as children and young adults. While usually a fan panel, this year, we were joined by the one and only Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) to discuss our favorite female heroes of classic sci-fi and discuss some of the bigger issues and questions surrounding the representation of women in science fiction. Host Sue Guests Geena M Phillips (www.revolutionsf.com); Terry Farrell; Tegan Hendrickson (JustTegan.com), Debbie Viguie (DebbieViguie.com); Ann Caperton Gillett (http://www.feministe.us/blog/); Panel Moderator/Track Director: Gary Mitchel (https://www.facebook.com/groups/americanscificlassics/ ) Editor Sue Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

At Dragon Con 2015, Andi and Sue were joined by Trek Track staffer Carol Underwood, Chief Xenocosmetology Officer Moxie Magnus, and Miss Star Trek Universe Pageant Winner Hannah Hoyt for an audience-guided discussion of the women and portrayals of women in the Star Trek Universe. Hosts Andi and Sue Guests Carol Underwood, Moxie Magnus (http://moxiemagnus.blogspot.com/), and Hannah Hoyt (Konora the Klingon) (http://konoratheklingon.weebly.com) Editor Sue Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

In the first of three episodes covering Dragon Con 2015, Andi and Sue briefly discuss panels, cosplay adventures, and puppets before sharing audio from a post-reading Q&A with Star Trek writer Melinda Snodgrass (the recording of the reading is available to our patrons at www.patreon.com/womenatwarp) as well as some music from The Doubleclicks, who performed at this year's Parsec Awards. Hosts Andi and Sue Guest Melinda Snodgrass (http://melindasnodgrass.com/) Music The Doubleclicks (http://www.thedoubleclicks.com/) Editor Sue Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Doctor Katherine Pulaski (Diana Muldaur) is one of Star Trek's most controversial characters. Taking over from Doctor Crusher in Season 2 of The Next Generation, she has been described as a "female Bones" and criticized in particular for her attitude towards Data. In this episode, Brittany joins us to discuss our impressions of Pulaski and whether she's been given a fair shake in the fandom. Hosts Sue, Andi, Grace Guest Brittany Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp

We wrap up our coverage of Star Trek Las Vegas 2015 with highlights from the floor, featuring Marina Sirtis and Patrick Stewart, as well as an exclusive interview with IDW's Star Trek comics editor Sarah Gaydos about her work on the Parallel Lives gender-swap Trek comics, efforts to improve representation of women in the Trek comics more generally, and the forthcoming Starfleet Academy YA comics series. Hosts Jarrah Guests Sarah Gaydos Editor Jarrah Contact Us [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Writer Dorothy C. Fontana was the most influential woman behind the scenes on Star Trek: The Original Series, and perhaps in all of Star Trek. We talk about her start in Hollywood, her approach to writing and her significant episodes from TOS, TNG and even the Animated Series. Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, and Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Interviews with Chase Masterson (Leeta) and Nana Visitor (Kira) from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine at Star Trek Las Vegas 2015. We talk about their DS9 characters - how they developed and challenged gender roles, as well as favourite scenes, community work and current projects, including Nana's dream to have a play with Rene Auberjonois as a talking cat! Hosts Jarrah, Andi, Grace, and Sue Guests Nana Visitor, Chase Masterson Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

If it wasn't for Janeway, B'Elanna, Seven and Kes, would there be a Katniss Everdeen, female Starbuck, or the women of Firefly? Recorded live at Star Trek Las Vegas, Mary Czerwinski, Jarrah Hodge, Amy Imhoff and Kayla Iacovino discuss Voyager's women characters and their influence on fandom today. HostsIntro by Jarrah Guests Mary Czerwinski, Amy Imhoff, Kayla Iacovino Editor Jarrah Contact Us! [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Season 1 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine took a lot of risks and introduced us to stereotype-busting women characters. Our crew talks about the series premiere "Emissary," our earliest impressions of the DS9 main characters, and Kira and Dax's key episodes. Hosts Jarrah, Andi, Sue, and Grace Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp

Special guest Amy Imhoff of Shoes and Starships joins us to discuss the TNG character Ensign Ro Laren. We look at her key episodes and role in laying the groundwork for key elements of DS9 and Voyager. Hosts Jarrah, Andi, and Sue Guest Amy Imhoff Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Harcourt Fenton Mudd is an "intergalactic pimp" whom we first meet trafficking mail order brides and later see creating an android of his ex-wife just so he can keep her locked up. Yet Mudd, often described as a "loveable rogue," is considered a fan favorite and was the only non-Enterprise crew character to recur on TOS. Join us as our crew takes an in-depth look at the three Mudd-centric episodes ("Mudd's Women," "I, Mudd" and TAS' "Mudd's Passion"). Hosts Jarrah, Andi, Sue, and Grace Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Special guest Kayla LaFrance, space scientist and winner of TBS' King of the Nerds, joins Sue, Grace and Jarrah in an appreciation of Captain Kathryn Janeway. In this episode we talk about Janeway's importance as a role model for girls, discuss common critiques leveled against her, and share our favorite Janeway moments. Hosts Sue, Grace and Jarrah Guest Kayla LaFrance Editor Jarrah Send us your feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Andi, Sue and Jarrah discuss the 1985 Star Trek novel Uhura's Song by Janet Kagan, in which Uhura uses music to unite two estranged planets of cat people. Kagan's novel is often criticized for "Mary Sue" characters. In addition to talking about themes of adulthood and naming in Uhura's Song, our crew talks about whether the "Mary Sue" critique is applied unfairly to women characters and whether it's relevant in this instance. Hosts Andi, Jarrah and Sue Editor and Producer Jarrah Send us your feedback! www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show! www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Our hosts tackle the classic Trek movies (Star Trek The Motion Picture through Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country). Join us to talk Saavik, Carol Marcus, Gillian Taylor, three-breasted cat women, fan dances, shapeshifters and more! Hosts Jarrah, Grace, Andi, Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show: www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

On the barrier-breaking individuals and social forces that led Ferengi women from being nothing more than men's property to being fully-clothed, independent businesswomen. Hosts Sue, Jarrah, and Grace Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Special guest Kayla Iacovino joins the crew to talk about the original intergalactic ladies' man, Captain Kirk, and his one-shot love interests from Edith Keeler to JJ-verse Carol Marcus. Hosts Andi, Grace, and Jarrah Guest Kayla Iacovino Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com [email protected] @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

The whole crew is together to talk about the badass Romulan women that we meet throughout the Star Trek franchise. Hosts Andi, Sue, Grace, and Jarrah Editor Jarrah Contact Up www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

The whole crew discusses TOS episode "Wolf in the Fold," which we've identified as one of the worst Trek episodes for women. Hosts Andi, Sue, Grace, and Jarrah Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show www.patreon.com/womenatwarp

Jarrah, Sue and Grace discuss the Starfleet women who held the rank of captain, other than Captain Janeway, from the captain of the USS Saratoga in Star Trek IV to Erika Hernandez in Enterprise. Hosts Jarrah, Sue, and Grace Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp

Jarrah, Andi, and Sue discuss the roles of women on Star Trek: The Next Generation, with a focus on main cast members and best and worst episodes for women. Hosts Andi, Jarrah, Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp

In our first episode, meet our crew and get to know us as we discuss why we wanted to start this podcast and celebrate our favorite female characters in the Trek franchise! Hosts Andi, Grace, Jarrah, Sue Editor Jarrah Contact Us www.womenatwarp.com @womenatwarp facebook.com/womenatwarp [email protected] Support the Show patreon.com/womenatwarp