So after a bit of a break, we're back with new Trek and new episodes! Let's see how long we can keep it up. And in a blink of an eye, we're in April 2024. Spring is in the air, the pollen count is increasing, and there's new Star Trek - finally! Mike and Johnson catch up on life, love, and the shows they've been watching - from 3 Body Problem to On…

The All-Outtake Episode! 2023 was a sad, sad year. The traditional year-end Outtakes Super Edit didn't happen as planned and the dozen of Trek Geeks fans everywhere were crestfallen that their holidays suddenly had no meaning whatsoever. Bill and Dan have decided to make up for it this week with an entire episode about NOTHING! Now, now...calm down…

startreklegacy The Sistas welcome actor and writer Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut to the podcast and this episode is basically a love fest. The Sistas geek out and Ashlei indulges us. Thank you Phumz Sitole for texting Ashlei and thank you Ashlei for saying yes. Find out more about Ashlei: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6569232/?ref_=nmawd_ovIG & Threads: @as…

With Astronaut Rick Mastracchio Join us as we journey through the art of discussion of the 2024 sci-fi film Spaceman! Adam Sandler stars and our friend and astronaut, Rick Mastracchio consulted on this film. We were very happy to welcome Rick back to the show and to talk about this "different" kind of science fiction film. This podcast is a proud p…

The one where we switch to Picard S3 Sorry for the wait listeners!!! We are back and it's our 50th episode! Join Haley and I as we take a break from classic TNG and move into a rewatch of Picard Season 3 starting at the beginning with The Next Generation. In this episode Haley and I talk all about what we thought when we saw this epic first episode…

The All-Outtake Episode! 2023 was a sad, sad year. The traditional year-end Outtakes Super Edit didn't happen as planned and the dozen of Trek Geeks fans everywhere were crestfallen that their holidays suddenly had no meaning whatsoever. Bill and Dan have decided to make up for it this week with an entire episode about NOTHING! Now, now...calm down…

Writer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Davy Perez joined us for a fun conversation about writing for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (seasons 1 and 2). He shares fascinating insights into the process for writing for this much beloved new series. He couldn't share anything concerning season 3, but we promise that there is a lot of interesting insigh…

Special reporting from Adeena! Set sail with us on a stellar journey in this special episode where Adeena recounts her time on board Star Trek: The Cruise VII! From engaging panels to exclusive performances and unexpected encounters with Star Trek legends, Adeena shares the scoop on this unique voyage. Discover the highlights, the surprises, and th…

This week all of the SyFy Sistas are on the show. And Phumzile Sitole, Star Trek Discovery's General Diatta Ndoye joins us. We fell in love with Phumz’s big heart and her smile that brightens up the entire room. And...we may have convinced her that Star Trek DS9 is worth a watch. Watch Star Trek Discovery on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.co…

The 1984 Sci-Fi Film Greetings, Starfighter. You have been recruited to listen to this week's episode before you defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada! This 1984 sci-fi film has all the charm and adventure and cutting edge (for the time) special effects that still make it fun and worth watching. This week, it's just Brian, Cris, and…

The Doctor is In. When the Sistas met Raven Dauda, Star Trek Discovery's Dr. Tracy Pollard, at a random breakfast it was love at first sight. This week sit back and listen as they geek out together over the meaning of... Watch Star Trek Discovery on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/ Find out more about Raven: https://www.ravendauda.com/ Su…

The 1979 Disney Sci-Fi Film The year is 1979. The name of the movie is The Black Hole. This sci-fi film from Disney was it's own kind of something else, in our opinion. Part 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and part 2001: A Space Odyssey. It had some nice touches and pieces, but does it stand the test of time? Listen to this week's episode to find out …

New York Times Best Selling Author Dive deep in this episode with New York Times bestselling author David Mack, whose prolific writing career includes the newly released 'Firewall.' This novel takes us on Seven of Nine's journey from Voyager to Fenris Ranger. Join us as we explore not only the adventures within 'Firewall' but also David's own journ…

Our scheduled episode of Trek Geeks has been pre-empted for a discussion on the life and career of Kenneth Mitchell who passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 49.بقلم Trek Geeks

Our scheduled episode of Trek Geeks has been pre-empted for a discussion on the life and career of Kenneth Mitchell who passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 49.بقلم Trek Geeks

Part 1 The Sistas embark on Season 4 with Shakespearean actor, dancer, drummer and beautifully Black David Ajala. We also learn some important tid-bits about season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery. Find out more about David Ajala: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2916966/ Twitter: @iamdavidajala IG: @davidajala Watch Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+: https:…

The 1972 Sci-Fi Film Come with us as we explore this one-of-a-kind conservation sci-film from the mind and heart of the legendary Douglas Trumbull. His direction of this 1972 film was unexpected, but executed with great love and care for the message of taking better care of our planet. Ahead of it's time in some ways, and troubling in others, we ta…

The 1985 Sci-Fi Film Young Ethan Hawke and young River Phoenix star in this 1985 lack luster sci-fi film that had heart and good editing. We still had fun talking about this little known film that was outshined at the box office, coming out just one week after the release of another little film known as Back To The Future. Even if it's release woul…

The Flagship returns! (We know--we're pretty excited, too.) Bill and Dan take on the Season 4 NextGen episode, "Future Imperfect," where CAPTAIN Will Riker has lost 16 years of his memory, has to complete peace negotiations with the Romulans, and...oh...did we mention he happens to have a son named JEAN-LUC?!?! Something's not quite right in Riker'…

The Flagship returns! (We know--we're pretty excited, too.) Bill and Dan take on the Season 4 NextGen episode, "Future Imperfect," where CAPTAIN Will Riker has lost 16 years of his memory, has to complete peace negotiations with the Romulans, and...oh...did we mention he happens to have a son named JEAN-LUC?!?! Something's not quite right in Riker'…

Hamilton, Picard, and Goosebumps! We had the opportunity and good fortune to sit down with the talented and versatile actor, Isa Briones! She has toured with Hamilton, stared in Star Trek: Picard (season 1 and 2), as well as the fresh new version of Goosebumps on Disney+! She was so much fun to spend time with and we loved learning about her life a…

A Sci-Fi Fan Who Writes Fresh Sherlock Holmes Tales! We had the delightful opportunity to spend an evening with Christopher D. Abbott, a reader's favorite award-winning author and a true master of storytelling. From his passion for Dr. Who to his best-selling Sherlock Holmes novels and novellas, Chris' journey through the genres of crime, fantasy, …

It's SEASON 3 of TNG and the series seems to have gotten a bit of a revamp with new uniforms, new opening sequence, and new lighting on the sets! Did our 80's Star Trek just become 90's Star Trek!? We think so! Also Dr. Crusher is back! Join us as Wesley Crusher accidentally creates a new microscopic civilization, Doctor Paul Stubbs is willing to s…

Back in the Saddle Again (See, this is a Western episode and "Back in the Saddle" is a song sung by a cowb...never mind.) Some might say that it's been a long road gettin' from there to here. They might also say it's been a long time, but our time is finally near. Well, that time is NOW! That's right Geeks, the Flagship has entered standard orbit a…

Back in the Saddle Again (See, this is a Western episode and "Back in the Saddle" is a song sung by a cowb...never mind.) Some might say that it's been a long road gettin' from there to here. They might also say it's been a long time, but our time is finally near. Well, that time is NOW! That's right Geeks, the Flagship has entered standard orbit a…

Improvisational Discussion We improv and freestyle our way through this week's episode discussing all the things we are currently watching, reading, and listening to. Maybe you're being drawn to the same things and maybe we'll inspire you towards new shows, films, or books! This week's discussion is a lot of fun as we literally hit record and start…

A review of the groundbreaking film We review The Matrix, a film that changed everything and set a new standard for filmmaking. It was original and unique in an era of sequels and remakes. The crew discusses this now classic sci-fi film and whether it still holds up to today's standards for excellence in story telling, cinematography, music, and mo…

The one with broken bones, and babies Happy New Year listeners! Haley and Sara are back to tickle those ear drums with our nonsense. That's right, the holidays are over, let's get back to business and talk Trek! This episode is a literal disaster! No really it is, we're talking about the episode titled Disaster, you know the one... Worf delivers a …

It's the finale of Season 2 of Star Trek the Next Generation - where, during a real life writer's strike (not the one that just happened but back in '89) - we're left with a somewhat anticlimactic finale that is nevertheless a semi-charming flashback of the first two seasons of this legendary series. We thought plants could get you high but wow, wa…

Trek writer on Voyager and Enterprise Phyllis Strong joins the crew this week to discuss her time writing for Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise! She wrote some memorable episodes and has lots of insight into these two Trek shows and beyond. You'll love getting to know Phyllis just like we did. Grab your coffee and join us in our own ten-forward lou…

Today's special episode of The Big Sci-Fi Podcast shines the spotlight on one of our own – the talented Adeena, author of the captivating 'The Robot Galaxy' series and the upcoming 'Lunar Logic.' Join Brian, Cris, and Steve, as they delve into Adeena's journey from "not-yet-a-writer" to self-publishing her own works. Discover how Adeena crafts her …

Did Yoda get it wrong when he said "Do or Do Not, There is No Try?" Picard has an answer to that when this episode features one of his most quoted lines "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." In this episode, Ruthie and Matthew talk about failure, the difficulty in being bad at something before …

Revisiting the Last TNG Film Star Trek: Nemesis spelled the end of The Next Generation era of Trek. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times - depending on how you felt about this film! Heralded as a grand exit for the TNG crew, it left most fans feeling indifferent or disappointed. The BIG Sci-Fi crew decided to watch it again (some of …

Somehow, we all made it to the end of 2023! That means other than catching up on Star Trek news, we're here to talk about all the things that stood out for us this year. Despite the ups and downs of the franchise, 2023 was a great year for Star Trek - we chat about some of our favorite episodes and moments. Of course, a year end recap wouldn't be c…

The Eagle Has Landed Documentary We had the privilege of sitting down with prolific filmmaker, Jeffrey Morris, who is directing a brand new documentary called "The Eagle Has Landed" about the iconic ship from Space: 1999. Jeffrey is a knowledgeable and passionate science fiction fan and he shares with us is love of Trek, his thoughts on the Wars, s…

We love Neelix, yes we do! We love Neelix, how 'bout you? Neelix was a one of a kind alien regular on Star Trek: Voyager. Played by the talented actor, Ethan Phillips, Neelix was a character most people loved as he brought a lot of the show's humor and sensitivity to the forefront of the episodes he was featured in. Love him or dislike him (because…

The 1985 Sci-Fi Film Enemy Mine, the 1985 sci-fi film starring Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr., is a fascinating tale of two enemies trapped on an alien world together, forced to overcome their prejudices in order to survive. The movie was not a success in it's original run, but it has grown in favor through the years as an important science fic…

We've been away for a while but, this week, we're back and we'll be talking about our annual epic event! Enterprise's John Billingsley joins us for a preview of the upcoming Trek Talks 3--the streaming telethon inspired by Star Trek to benefit Hollywood Food Coalition! We'll discuss stars, we'll discuss panels, we'll discuss how this event keeps gr…

We've been away for a while but, this week, we're back and we'll be talking about our annual epic event! Enterprise's John Billingsley joins us for a preview of the upcoming Trek Talks 3--the streaming telethon inspired by Star Trek to benefit Hollywood Food Coalition! We'll discuss stars, we'll discuss panels, we'll discuss how this event keeps gr…

The Ferengi, The Myth, The Legend! Armin Shimerman stopped by to talk about Fan Fair Signatures, the SAG-AFTRA Strike, Shakespeare, and of course, the role he made famous on DS9, Quark! We had a great time with Armin and even got a lesson on Shakespeare that was very fascinating. Don't miss this incredibly insightful and fun episode as Armin shares…

The Sistas end Season 3 talking about Isaac Asimov’s Foundation books and the remix of the books that is AppleTV+’s Foundation Season 1 & 2. Watch Foundation on AppleTV+: https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-plus/ Isaac Asimov: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Isaac_Asimov?so=search Support the SyFy Sistas podcast on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.c…

The Trek We Wish They Would Make We love Star Trek! We also love dreaming and thinking about what else could "be" in our favorite science fiction universe. What storylines could be fleshed out more and what characters would we like to see return, even if just for one episode or film? We probably take this way too seriously, but we're having fun in …

The Sistas welcome their favorite Whovian Paul J. Salamoff back to the show. The talk about 60 glorious years of Doctor Who: PBS to Disney, Doctors and Companions, the upcoming the upcoming specials and the new Doctor. Join Paul, Subrina and Tamia for the Who-nerd-out. Follow Paul J. Salamoff: https://www.instagram.com/paulsalamoff/?hl=en https://t…

An in-depth lookWe're excited to delve into the 1985 cult classic sci-fi film, Brazil. Join us as we explore the darkly humorous dystopian world of Brazil with its classic themes of bureaucracy and freedom. Don’t miss out on this fascinating conversation about what we like and don't like about what is considered one of the best science fiction film…

Lt. Saavik from Star Trek, and much more! Season 5 blasts off with a bang as we sit down with the incredible Robin Curtis. She's not just any guest; she's a Star Trek icon, renowned for her portrayal of the unflappable Saavik in 'Star Trek III: The Search for Spock' and too briefly in 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.' We dive into her journey in the…