Fran and Tamia are taking the word back. Before it was weaponized, "woke" had roots — Black American roots. In this episode the Sistas trace the word's origins, its appropriation, and then prove what Trek fans already know — Star Trek has been unapologetically woke since 1966. From the classic episodes you already know to the unsung gems you may have missed.

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Robert Picardo, Ken Biller and Dr. Elizabeth Hudson

A special presentation from Trek Talks 5.

In this episode, we bring you the full "Critical Care" panel, celebrating the Star Trek: Voyager episode of the same name. Moderated by Tamia, this conversation features writer Ken Biller, Robert Picardo (The Doctor), and real-life physician Dr. Elizabeth Hudson DO, MPH, AAHIVS.

Together, they explore the themes of care, ethics, and access to medicine …connecting science fiction to real-world healthcare conversations in a powerful and timely way.

Thanks to the incredible support of the community, Trek Talks 5 raised close to $87,000 for the Hollywood Food Coalition, helping provide daily meals and essential services to those in need.

If you missed the telethon, you can catch the replay at TrekTalks.net. Donations are still open — visit the link in our show notes or text TREK to 53-555 to continue supporting the mission. 🎧Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6! ______________________________________________ Trek Talks: 🌐 Website: https://www.trektalks.net/ DONATE: https://givebutter.com/c/trektalks5 _____________________________________________ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, Stephanie Baker & Chris Garis Logo: Dena Massenburg Music: "Poppin off the Rip" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie

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Gersha Phillips

The SyFy Sistas sit down with award winning Gersha Phillips, the brilliant costume designer behind stage, film, and television projects, including her work in the Star Trek Universe, The Woman King, and Captain America: Brave New World.

In this conversation, Gersha shares the lightbulb moments that shaped her career, the politics of the Academy Awards, and her experiences navigating the world as a Black creative in entertainment today.

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Raoul Bhaneja

The SyFy Sistas sit down with Raoul Bhaneja, who plays Chancellor Kelric on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We first met Raoul on the Starfleet Academy red carpet, and this conversation gave us the chance to talk about his journey into the Star Trek universe. A Shakespearean actor with a 20-year relationship with Hamlet, Raoul joins the long tradition of stage actors who have brought classical theater roots into Star Trek. We also explore another side of his career — leading his Maple Blues Award-winning blues band. From Shakespeare to Starfleet, it's a conversation about storytelling, music, performance, and the many paths that lead artists into the Star Trek universe.

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Vision, Kaiju & Legacy

The cast and executive producer of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters talk Season 2. Executive Producer Tory Tunnell breaks down the vision shaping this chapter of the MonsterVerse. Mari Yamamoto (Dr. Keiko Randa) and Anders Holm (Dr. Bill Randa) reflect on legacy, character, and stepping deeper into a world shaped by monsters. We discuss kaiju fandom, representation, and what Season 2 expands — without spoilers. 🎙️ SyFy Sistas mini press junket.

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Kerrice Brooks

*WARNING SPOILERS!* The SyFy Sistas sit down with Kerrice Brooks, who plays SAM on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, to talk about the episode "Series Acclimation Mil". As an Emissary to her people, SAM's journey deepens when she grapples with the fate of a Starfleet Emissary from the past — The Emissary of the Prophets, Benjamin Lafayette Sisko. Sista Tamia and Kerrice also share a personal conversation about Kerrice's path to Star Trek, being seen, and finding belonging in a universe that doesn't always make space.

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Karim Diané

The SyFy Sistas sit down with Karim Diané, who plays Jay-Den Kraag, a Klingon cadet on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We talk about his role in the episode "Vox in Excelso", building a Klingon character for a new generation of Trek, and what it means to step into such an iconic species. A thoughtful, fun conversation about character, culture, and where Star Trek is headed next. 🎧 Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6!

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The Sheperd of Trek

We kick off Season 6 with Rod Roddenberry, the humble steward of Star Trek. Tamia called him the "Shepherd of Trek," and by the end of our chat, he proved her point without even realizing it. We didn't agree on everything — and that's okay. Every conversation came back to IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations), the principle that makes Star Trek meaningful 60 years later. 🎧 Listen in and don't miss the start of Season 6! 🖖🏾 Websites: Roddenberry Industries http://www.roddenberry.com/ The Roddenberry Foundation https://roddenberryfoundation.org/

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We got spoilers & gongs!

Join us for a special Resident Alien reunion with the incredible ladies of Patience, Colorado: Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund, and Meredith Garretson. We're celebrating four seasons of laughs, drama, and sci-fi magic — just the ladies, just the fun. 🎧 Listen in and don't miss this festive send-off to our Season 5! 🖖🏾

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Iron Widow

Join the SyFy Sistas as they sit down with Rong Fu, the Toronto-based actor and writer behind Iron Widow's powerful narration and Lt. Jenna Mitchell on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We talk about her journey, career, and what's next for this rising sci-fi star. 🎧 Listen in and celebrate another powerhouse woman in Trek.

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5x Champ!

Join the SyFy Sistas as they chat with Lisa Klink — writer of Star Trek: Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and Borg Invasion 4D, five-time Jeopardy! champion, and executive story editor for Voyager's fourth season. Lisa shares stories from the Trek writers' room, lessons from mentor Jeri Taylor, and the experiences that shaped her legendary career. She also talks about her podcast Treksperts Briefing Room, her love of animals, and her work with Best Friends Animal Society — plus her longtime support of the SyFy Sistas.

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