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A Very Short Episode | SNP's Review & Deep Dive of Very Short Treks

As part of Paramount's celebration of 50 years of Star Trek animation, a series of Very Short Treks were released. The response was less than stellar. The SNP crew has given these Very Short Treks some time to breathe, and it...

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March 22, 2024

A Very Short Episode | SNP's Review & Deep Dive of Very Short Treks

As part of Paramount's celebration of 50 years of Star Trek animation, a series of Very Short Treks were released. The response was less than stellar. The SNP crew has given these Very Short Treks some time to breathe, and i…
March 15, 2024

Let's Explore, Together | What Would Enterprise Season 5 Have Looked Like?

Since its cancellation, there have always been rumblings about what an Enterprise season five may have looked like. Would they have ignored "These Are the Voyages?" Would there have been less war and conflict and an emphasis…
March 8, 2024

That Was Kind Of Hot | Mariner & Ransom's Will They, Have They?

Throughout all four seasons of Lower Decks , there have been hints that there is a possible attraction between Jack Ransom and Beckett Mariner, even a possible past fling. The SNP Crew explores their work relationship aboard…
March 1, 2024

Decrypting the Firewall | A Sit Down With David Mack on His New Novel

Join Hawk and Julian as they sit down with New York Times bestselling author David Mack to discuss his brand new Star Trek Picard novel, "Firewall!" David talks about how long it took him to be given the green light on the p…
Feb. 25, 2024

Star Trek Discovery S5 Full Trailer | Deep Dive & Breakdown

We are just over one month away from the final season of Star Trek Discovery! Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they deep dive and break down the latest Discovery season five trailer! Plus the mailbag and much more on this bo…
Feb. 16, 2024

We've Got a Coolant Leak! | The Best of Geordi La Forge

In honor of LeVar Burton's birthday this Friday, the SNP crew celebrate their favorite episodes featuring Geordi La Forge! From his early days as the Enterprise's helmsman and his promotion to Chief Engineer to becoming a Co…

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The Last Days of DISCO Podcast Festival Schedule

The Farewell Tour kicks off this Thursday night, getting you ready for the final season premiere on April 4th! The Last Days of DISCO will dive deep into the history, lore, and journey of Star Trek Discovery and will run from this Thursday, Ma…

Toronto Comicon Has a Strange New Saturday

Toronto Comicon happened this past weekend, and Strange New Pod was in attendance at the event. The three-day convention at the Metro Convention Centre celebrates all things comics, anime, and of course, Science-Fiction. Saturday was a day for the T…

Star Trek Discovery's Final Season Finds its Heart and Soul in a Thrilling Adventure

Star Trek Discovery did something to me that the show has never done: it had me on the edge of my seat for an entire hour. This isn't a knock on the series; anyone who knows our pod knows how much each of our hosts loves Discovery fi…

About the Hosts

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Michael "Hawk" Hough

Co-Host

Hawk lives in Ontario, Canada, and loves television, movies, music, and video games. He grew up on episodes of TNG and worshipped Patrick Stewart to the point of following him into male pattern baldness. Season and episode names? Yeah, he’s got that.

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Spotted Giraffe

Co-Host

Die-hard TOS appreciator, inspired communication officer on a lifelong globe-trotting mission, occasional trivia and happy hour organizer, official lizard bébé, "snack" aficionado, and first Collective member to get married on board of the Enterprise. Would rather be on Romulas. Giraffe is the CAPTAIN NOW!

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Erik Canaria

Co-Host & Stream Manager

Erik is a self admitted music, video game & film geek… sometimes actor/director/writer. He has been podcasting for over 10 years. His weaknesses include shiny things, audio equipment, and collector’s editions. Oh yeah, and "Faith of the Heart."

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Julian Brown

Creator & Co-Host

Julian is the creator and co-host of Strange New Pod. His first experience with Star Trek was TNG and The Undiscovered Country. On his off days, he likes long walks on the beaches of Risa. Strives for the rest of his team to read the outline.

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Emcee Frodis

Co-Host

Emcee Frodis is a writer, artist, and pop culture scholar from Ontario, Canada. She is Bicelestial, loving both Trek and Wars. She cannot watch anything without writing her own backstory, leading to her Daily Headcanon Minute videos. She also may or may not be Giraffe.