Strange New Pod | A Star Trek Podcast
Boldly celebrating five years of Trek fandom, Strange New Pod continues its mission into year six and beyond—exploring the past, present, and future of Star Trek with insight, humor, and heart. From legacy series to the latest episodes, deep-dive discussions to special guests, we engage every corner of the Final Frontier. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, there's always a place for you in this ever-expanding universe.
Episodes
403 episodes
Strange New Worlds Season Four | Teaser Breakdown
The weekend saw the first teaser trailer for Strange New Worlds season four drop, along with a handful of first-look images, and SNP has your first look and breakdown!Join Julian and Hawk as they break it down and share your fav...
SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 3 - "Whispers & Shadows"
Whispers & Shadows | The Cries of MarsThe aftermath of the Shepard rescue takes a chilling turn this week as the crew of the Thunder Bay realizes the nightmare on Mars is far from over. Even with survivors safel...
First Contact Day 2026 - What's Next for Star Trek? w/ Matt Jennings
Join Girafe, Emcee, and Erik as they break down everything that happened, or we should say, DIDN'T happen during this year's Star Trek First Contact Day celebrations. We are thrilled to welcome special guest Matt Jenning...
SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 2 - "Racing Against the Flames"
Racing Against the Flames | The Cries of MarsThe Cries of Mars continues this month as the crew of the Thunder Bay race to evacuate the USS Shepard, one of the many vessels that came under attack during the synth st...
Threads of Destiny | Star Trek Deviations One Shot Review
Join Girafe and Emcee as they sit down to review and deep dive into the recently released Star Trek Deviations One Shot from IDW Publishing, "Threads of Destiny!"This special one-shot features Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. In the 23rd century...
Masked Singer Star Trek Night: AMA With Giraffe
The final frontier meets the center stage! Join Giraffe along with Amy and Trevor as they break down Star Trek night on The Masked Singer. We are joined LIVE by Giraffe, who was in the audience for the taping and i...
"Rubincon" Starfleet Academy S1 Finale Review
We've come to the end of the year at Starfleet Academy. The SNP Crew is reviewing Starfleet Academy's season finale, “Rubincon!”Episode Synopsis: When an old enemy resurfaces as an existential threat to the Federation, Nahla mus...
SNA "When the Talon Breaks" Session 0
Welcome to Session 0 of our special Strange New Adventures one-shot! This game is a direct love letter to the classic thriller Crimson Tide, set right in the gritty Enterprise era of Star Trek.With the galaxy ...
Starfleet Academy "300th Night" Review
The title says it all. It's the 300th Night of school at Starfleet Academy! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 109, “300th Night.”Episode Synopsis: As the year comes to an end, Caleb must choose between the life he thoug...
SNA: The Cries of Mars Episode 1 - "Adrift in the Crimson Inferno"
The fire is spreading!Strange New Adventures, our Star Trek Adventures Actual Play series, returns for a relentless Season 2 premiere. Mars is no longer a beacon of ambition; it is a graveyard choked in ash and wreathed in ...
Starfleet Academy "The Life of the Stars" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, Tilly returns to teach these kids some valuable lessons! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 108, “The Life of the Stars.”Episode Synopsis: A visiting instructor arrives at the Academy and use...
Starfleet Academy " Ko'Zeine" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, the cadets get a break after the grueling events on board the Miyazaki. We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 107, “Ko'Zeine.”Episode Synopsis: As our cadets return home for their first...
Starfleet Academy "Come, Let's Away" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, the training wheels are coming off! We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 106, “Come, Let’s Away.”Episode Synopsis: During the cadets’ first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encounter...
Starfleet Academy "Series Acclimation Mil" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, it's all about S.A.M. We’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 105, “Series Acclimation Mil.”Episode Synopsis: As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journey of...
Starfleet Academy "Vox in Excelso" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, we’re reviewing Starfleet Academy Episode 104, “Vox in Excelso.”Episode Synopsis: When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out a beloved but infamous Star Trek species, a cadet is force...
SNA The Cries of Mars: Session 0
The galaxy changed forever in 2385.In this Session 0 of our Star Trek Adventures campaign, The Cries of Mars, we set the stage in the aftermath of the Synth Attack that destroyed Utopia Planitia and left Mars burning. Wit...
Starfleet Academy "Vitus Reflux" Review
Strange New Pod reviews Starfleet Academy, “Vitus Reflux.”As our cadets compete for a spot on an elite Academy team, things get a little less… Starfleet when an escalating prank war erupts between the Academy and a rival school....
Alternative Space: Melissa Navia
Alternative Space is thrilled to welcome Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fan favorite Melissa Navia, the talented actor behind helmswoman Erica Ortegas.In this episode, Amy sits down with Melissa for a wide-ranging a...
Starfleet Academy "Beta Test" Review
This week on Strange New Pod, we’re diving headfirst into Starfleet Academy Episode 102, “Beta Test.” Girafe is joined by Emcee and Hawk to break down the episode’s biggest moments, character beats, and what this early Academy test run...
Starfleet Academy Series Premiere: "Kids These Days" Review
Thursday's Starfleet Academy premiere kicks off a brand-new era for the franchise, and we are digging into everything from character introductions and world-building to themes, canon connections, and what this premiere sets up for the ...
Starfleet Academy Wants & Don't Wants
We are officially ONE WEEK OUT from Starfleet Academy, and that means it’s time for WANTS & DON’T WANTS on Strange New Pod.This episode is primarily YOUR SHOW as we dig into your hopes, concerns...
New Year, New Frontiers With Carlos Cisco
Kick off the New Year with a brand new episode of Strange New Pod as Julian and Giraffe sit down with writer and game designer Carlos Cisco for a wide-ranging conversation spanning S...
A Very Starfleet Christmas With Jim Johnson
Merry Christmas and welcome to a special holiday edition of Strange New Pod. Julian sits down with Jim Johnson, Project Manager for Star Trek Adventures at