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"The New Next Generation" Lower Decks Series Finale Review w/ Amy Imhoff

After four years of ear worming their way into our...hearts, the series finale of Star Trek Lower Decks is here. Join the SNP Crew, along with special guest Amy Imhoff, for their review and deep dive of episode 510, "The New ...

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Dec. 20, 2024

"The New Next Generation" Lower Decks Series Finale Review w/ Amy Imhoff

After four years of ear worming their way into our...hearts, the series finale of Star Trek Lower Decks is here. Join the SNP Crew, along with special guest Amy Imhoff, for their review and deep dive of episode 510, "The New…
Dec. 13, 2024

Lower Decks "Fissure Quest" Review

It's the penultimate episode of Star Trek Lower Decks, hopefully just for now! Join the SNP Crew for their review and deep dive of episode 509, "Fissure Quest!" Fissures must be closed before they get inflamed. Plus, the mai…
Dec. 6, 2024

Lower Decks "Upper Decks" Review

Just three episodes left until we say goodbye to Star Trek Lower Decks! Join the SNP Crew for their review and deep dive of episode 508, "Upper Decks!" The Lower Deckers have a pumpkin carving party. Plus, the mailbag, and m…
Dec. 1, 2024

Lower Decks "Fully Dilated" Review

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but Snell lurks all the same! Join the SNP Crew for their review of episode 507 of Star Trek Lower Decks , "Fully Dilated!" It's a pre-warp society undercover Girls Trip! Plus, the mailbag, an…
Nov. 22, 2024

Lower Decks "Of Gods and Angles" Review

We don't care if you're a cube or an orb, we just want you to listen to our review of episode 506 of Star Trek Lower Decks , "Of Gods and Angles!" Mariner teams up with a troubled ensign while the Cerritos hosts peace talks …
Nov. 20, 2024

Strange New Worlds Asylum | Una McCormack On Her Brand New Novel

On this Bonus Pod, Emcee and Julian sit down with New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Una McCormack to discuss her latest novel, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Asylum. There are spoilers in this episode. How was ir writi…

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A Crash Course in Section 31

We’re getting closer to the release of the long-awaited Star Trek: Section 31 movie, the franchise’s first foray into a straight up espionage thriller, starring Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as former-Emperor-turned-Agent Phillipa Geor…

The Cerritos Goes on One Final Wacky Adventure

I have such a soft spot for Star Trek: Lower Decks. It is the first Star Trek series I’ve experienced along with the fandom from the series premiere, rather than playing catch-up later. Granted, my experience with it is a little different no…

Strange New Pod Endorses Kamala Harris for President

"My entire career, I've only had one client: the people. And so, on behalf of the people, on behalf of every American regardless of party, race, gender or the language your grandmother speaks, on behalf of my mother and everyone who has ever set o…

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.