Feminist Frequency's Star Trek Podcast

Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 12 & 13: “Species 10-C” & “Coming Home”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

It’s the season finale of Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast as Ebony returns to discuss the final two episodes of Star Trek Discovery, season 4. Listen in as she and Anita catch up on how they’ve been feeling about the season overall, and make sure you stick around for The Hair Report!

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 10 & 11: “The Galactic Barrier” & “Rosetta”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 8 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Season 4 of Discovery is drawing to a close, and joining Anita to discuss how (un?)successfully it’s approaching that conclusion are returning special guests and Women at Warp: Jarrah Hodge and Sarah Gulde.

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Women at Warp: www.womenatwarp.com or @womenatwarp on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 8 & 9: “All In” & “Rubicon”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

After a lengthy mid-season break, STAR TREK DISCOVERY season 4 is back and so are we! Joining Anita are two exciting returning guests: clinical psychologist Ali Mattu and NASA engineer Bobak Ferdowsi, both with impressive Star Trek credentials (such as having actually watched DS9). We had an awesome episode with them during season 3 of Disco, so we’re jazzed to have them back. This episode has special video access exclusively for Patreon supporters, so be sure to check out the link posted on patreon.com/femfreq

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Sex in Star Trek: Exploring Gene Roddenberry's Sexual Frontier - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxqQwAVEbM8

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 6 & 7: “Stormy Weather” & “…But to Connect”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 4 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

If you like Youtubers, Trekkies, and Trekkie Youtubers, this is your episode. Anita is joined by special guests Steve Shives and Jessie "Gender" Earl to discuss episodes 6 and 7. Listen in as they share their thoughts on the first half of the season (including the, so far, stellar handling of mental health issues), their hopes and speculations for the second half of the season (like the morally grey question of how to stop the DMA), who we’re star-shipping as a couple this season (you might be rooting for them too), and most controversially, Jonathan Frakes’ direction of episode 6 (gasp!) All this and more on today’s episode of Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast!

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Sex in Star Trek: Exploring Gene Roddenberry's Sexual Frontier - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxqQwAVEbM8

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 4 & 5: “All Is Possible” & “The Examples”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Writer, journalist, and returning guest Laura Hudson, and author, comedian, and new-to-the-podcast special guest Leighann Lord have both beamed aboard to join Anita in discussing episodes 4 & 5 of the 4th season of Star Trek: Discovery. Together we talk about our feelings on the season so far and dive into the finer points of these episodes’ strengths and weaknesses.

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episodes 2 & 3: “Anomaly” & “Choose to Live”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 7 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

They’ve been guests of our podcasts in the past, but today Anita is excited to welcome both co-hosts of the Our Opinions Are Correct Podcast to the same episode of Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast: Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders. Together we discuss episodes 2 and 3 of season 4 of Discovery.

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FFR episode on Charlie Jane’s book Never Say You Can’t Survive - https://feministfrequency.com/video/creativity-in-crisis-with-special-guest-charlie-jane-anders-feminist-frequency-radio-174/

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 4, Episode 1: “Kobayashi Maru”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It’s been almost a year since we got together to talk about what’s been going with Michael, Saru, Tilly, and the rest of the USS Disco, but the show is back and so are we! Season 4 premiered on November 18th and we are so ready to talk about it. Listen in as Anita and Ebony recap season 3 before diving into the season premiere, sharing their thoughts, impressions and predictions for the season to come. And, of course, Ebony returns with a comprehensive Hair Report. Welcome back!

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 12 & 13: “There is a Tide” & “That Hope is You, Part 2”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We’ve had amazing guests all season long, but much like Kirk and Spock, there’s really nothing like Anita and Ebony together. Back on the bridge for the final podcast of the season, Ebony is here with her thoughts and feelings on the conclusion of season 3 of Star Trek Discovery, season 4 predictions, as well as what we’ve all been waiting for: The Hair Report.

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 10 & 11: “Terra Firma, Part 2” & “Su’Kal”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:17:33 +0000

As season 3 of Star Trek Discovery heads towards its conclusion, and the mystery of The Burn is revealed, Anita welcomes returning guest YouTuber Steve Shives, as well award-winning science fiction and nonfiction writer, journalist and podcaster Annalee Newitz, here to discuss episodes 10 and 11. Listen in as our guests weigh in on the season as a whole, share some theories which would be devastating if true, and remind Anita why she started a Star Trek podcast in the first place.

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9: “The Sanctuary” & “Terra Firma, Part 1”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Today on Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek podcast host Anita is joined by some very exciting guests. This episode sees the return of clinical psychologist Ali Mattu whose insights we’re always eager to hear. New to the podcast is Bobak Ferdowsi, a fault protection engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory with a very impressive Star Trek resume. Listen in as we offer our reactions, insights and headcanons on episodes 8 and 9 of the third season of Discovery, all while our guests fill in the gaps with those good good science facts and observations.

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 6 & 7: “Scavengers” & “Unification III”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the podcast we’re halting the turbolift for special guests Charlie Jane Anders and Trace Dominguez to discuss episodes 6 and 7 of season 3 of Star Trek Discovery. Tune in as we give our (mixed) reactions to this pair of episodes, including head cannon plot-hole repair, lore references going all the way back to the original series, and why everything is better with a cat.

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 4 & 5: “Forget Me Not” & “Die Trying”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

For today’s foray into the latest episodes of season 3 of Discovery, Anita is joined by Steve Shives and Laura Hudson. Both have previously been guests on Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast, and we’re excited to have them here to discuss episodes 4 and 5: “Forget Me Not” and “Die Trying”. Join us as we take a look at an interesting set of episodes, including the first trans character on Star Trek ever, as we continue to weigh in on whether what seems to be a promising season will ultimately deliver.

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episodes 2 & 3: “Far From Home” & “People of Earth”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Season 3 of Discovery is getting goooooood, and joining Anita to discuss all the ways we enjoyed episodes 2 & 3 are special guests and Women Who Warp: Jarrah Hodge and Sarah Gulde. Join us we share our thoughts on characters old and new, make some season predictions, and even experience the catharsis of a good cry. If you’re here for The Hair Report make sure to listen until the end of the podcast where Ebony makes a brief appearance to share her…ah…thoughts.

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Star Trek Quarterly: a fanzine by Trekkies, for Trekkies! https://www.facebook.com/startrekquarterly.
Women at Warp: www.womenatwarp.com or @womenatwarp on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Cake is eternal https://twitter.com/jarrahpenguin/status/1322324706075312128?s=21

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Star Trek Discovery | Season 3, Episode 1: That Hope is You

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Not quite 930 years, but it’s been a minute since we talked Star Trek. Season 3 of Discovery is finally here and Anita and Ebony are back on bridge duty, going boldly into the 32nd century where Michael Burnham is making new friends and looking for old ones. We’re here to share our reactions to the first episode, from feelings about new characters and plot directions, to hopes and apprehensions for the season to come. Listen in as we give our rating, announce some of our many special guests this season, and deliver The Hair Report.

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Sarah’s Zine - Star Trek Quarterly: a fanzine by Trekkies, for Trekkies! https://www.facebook.com/startrekquarterly.

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Star Trek Picard #10 - “Et in Arcadia Ego: Part II”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Wed, 1 Apr 2020 00:09:53 +0000

This episode of Feminist Frequency’s Star Trek Podcast finds Anita and Ebony discussing episode 10 of Picard, the final episode in the series’ first season. So… what did we think? Listen in to find out where we were impressed, what we found disappointing, and what we’re hoping to leave, full-speed, behind as we plot a course to season 2!

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“Is There Any Hope for Picard?” by Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, March 26, 2020 - https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/star-trek-picard-hope.html

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Star Trek Picard #8 and #9 - “Broken Pieces” / “Et in Arcadia Ego: Part I”

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:00:01 +0000

Content Warning: This episode of the podcast contains discussions of graphic self harm and suicide.

In a very timely guest appearance, Dr. Ali Mattu— clinical psychologist, host of The Psych Show, and friend of the podcast— joins Anita and Ebony to discuss not only Star Trek: Picard, but the state of the world and the unique cultural and psychological challenges we all currently face. After a bit of reflection, we are committed to diving into episodes 8 and 9 (the penultimate of the season) and doing our best to decide if we love this show, hate it, or somehow do both simultaneously. Hair Report is back, and we’re rating episodes in current WFH staple and favorite fashion choice of the denizens of Coppelius: yoga pants.

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Star Trek Picard #6 and #7 - "The Impossible Box" / "Nepenthe"

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:05:06 +0000

Returning special guest Laura Hudson beams aboard to discuss episodes 6 and 7. Join us for our observations on major developments in this first season, disappointments in characterization, why we’re here for the bunicorn pizza, and why double-secret black-ops Romulans make the worst boyfriends.

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Star Trek Picard #4 and #5 - “Absolute Candor”/ “Stardust City Rag”

info@feministfrequency.com (Ebony Adams, Anita Sarkeesian, Steve Shives) — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:03 +0000

Returning special guest Steve Shives buckles his seatbelt and goes for a ride in the space trailer this week, and it was a wild time! Tune in for a discussion of the latest goings-on in the Exposition Quadrant, wherein Picard mixes it up with some pissed off Romulans; the crew of La Sirena add a new member to their ragtag group of losers; and we finally see a beloved, well-missed face.

Links Mentioned: The AV Club dubbed Narissa and Narek...The V.C. Andrews Assassins The Bene Gesserit Steve Shives on Youtube and at Lemme Listen!

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Star Trek Picard | S01, E02 & E03: Maps and Legends / The End is the Beginning

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:00:02 +0000

Very special guest Sarah Gulde returns to the podcast to help us take a deep dive into episodes 2 and 3 of Picard. Together with episode 1, these three make up the exposition-heavy pilot of the show, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a rich and complex story which may challenge the boundaries of what we think of as a Star Trek narrative. Listen to hear our speculations and predictions, our thoughts on the ideal space trailer desert retirement, and of course, whose space curls reign supreme and why, on the Hair Report.

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The Ready Room - https://bit.ly/2UGsLFP

Sarah’s Zine - Star Trek Quarterly: a fanzine by Trekkies, for Trekkies! Now accepting articles, art, short fanfic, fake ads, reviews...anything that shows your love of Star Trek! Email submissions to startrekquarterly@gmail.com and check out our first issue on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/startrekquarterly. LLAP!

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Star Trek Picard | S01, EP01: Remembrance

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:00:04 +0000

Welcome back aboard the USS Feminist Frequency Star Trek podcast! Brew up some hot Earl Grey and step right over and into a chair, because this season we’re tackling Picard, Patrick Stewart’s much-anticipated return to the titular role of Jean-Luc Picard— one of the greatest starship captains and operations managers of all time. TNG being the Star Trek title Anita and Ebony converge on, listeners can expect a lot of passion, awesome special guests, and even hotter Hair Reports this season, so make sure you’re subscribed!

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BONUS: Reactions to 1st PICARD Trailer

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian) — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:08:53 +0000

Reactions to 1st PICARD Trailer

Marvel fans weren’t the only ones who got a special treat at Comic-Con this July. If you’re a Star Trek fan, you already know that there’s a brand new series on the horizon that focuses on what happens to everyone’s favorite winemaker and amateur archaeologist, Jean-Luc Picard after he retires from Starfleet. Well, a new trailer for the show just dropped, and we couldn’t resist sharing a little bonus episode with y’all about our reactions.
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Star Trek: Picard | SDCC Trailer - Sir Patrick Stewart Returns - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbXy0f0aCN0

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP14: Such Sweet Sorrow Pt 2

info@feministfrequency.com (Anita Sarkeesian, Feminist Frequency, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 15:25:47 +0000

The season two finale is upon us and Ebony and Anita prepare for all the emotional hurdles this show throws our way. But let’s be real, a season finale on the scale that only Discovery can provide begs A LOT OF QUESTIONS. We have so many questions that we will never have answers for. But Ebony does get a resolution to the one question that has been haunting her for years.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP13: "Such Sweet Sorrow"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 05:16:37 +0000

We're so close to the end of Star Trek Discovery's second season, but before we press the self-destruct button on the Recap FREQcast, let's race through some space corridors and figure out what happened in this week's episode! Anita is off taking time suit flying lessons, so Ebony was joined in the Keanu Reeves Memorial Studio by psychologist and Star Trek cheerleader, Ali Mattu for a rundown of all the fist-pumping moments "Such Sweet Sorrow" gave us.

Check out Dr. Mattu's efforts to make psychology fun and easy to understand --and listen to him break down the psychology of science fiction at his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thepsychshowdotcom

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP12: "Valley of Shadows"

Fri, 5 Apr 2019 22:15:20 +0000

As your intrepid hosts race ever closer to the end of Star Trek Discovery's second season and an explanation for the source of the mysterious seven signals, they take a moment to enjoy the growing closeness of Michael and Spock; the peek into Captain Pike's future; and those amazing Disco space suits. Joining Anita and Ebony on the bridge again is video producer, podcaster, and all-around great guy Steve Shives. Listen, rate, and review and keep the Star Trek malarkey coming!

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP11: "Perpetual Infinity"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 04:45:00 +0000

Anita manages to overcome sickness and adversity this week to lounge in the captain's chair for a rip-roaring* discussion of the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery! This week we discuss the resilience of the powerful mother trope; the developing sibling relationship between Spock and Burnham; and when to just stop asking questions about the technobabble and embrace the timey-wimey loopiness.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP10: "Red Angel"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:45:00 +0000

This week’s episode is a wild hayride of emotion for your two intrepid hosts (just kidding, we keep it pretty chill)! Joining us on the pod is writer, video producer, and Star Trek fan Steve Shives, who does a pretty good job of keeping things rational and coherent. Tune in and listen to Anita introduce a new segment (“The Costume Corner”); nod along as Ebony vibes to Spock and Burnham’s sibling snark; and clap vigorously as Steve confirms that DS9 is amazing, the end, no arguments.

Check out Steve’s work on his YouTube channel, where he tackles politics, social issues, Star Trek, pop culture, and general smartassery and tomfoolery: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevelikes2curse/videos. Or take a listen to his great podcast work at Lemme Listen: https://www.lemmelistenpodcasts.com/the-ensign-s-log

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP09: "Project Daedalus"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Anita and Ebony spend about 47 minutes marveling at some absolutely stunning fan art: https://www.flickr.com/photos/femfreq/47334419082/. With the time they have left, they discuss their joy at FINALLY getting some backstory on Airiam, only to have her spoiler. Fuzzy Spock is growing on both of us (just like his beard is taking over his face) and Captain Pike reminds us all that he can be talked into absolutely anything.

Shout out to @barez_mardukhi for his artistic vision!

Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP08: "If Memory Serves"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 9 Mar 2019 12:01:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ebony is joined again by "slightly delusional Star Trek fangirl" Francine Crockett, aka Spock Jones. Rather than make more easily-Googleable errors about TOS continuity, Ebony decided it was better to bring back an actual Trek expert (a "trek-xpert," if you will) to break down for us all the ins-and-outs of this week's journey to Talos IV. Join us as we break down our reactions to this episode's deeply emotional moments; the welcome upgrades to the Talosians and Tellurites; and whether Giorgiou could be any more perfect.

Shout out to @cezar_turcanu for sharing his Red Angel theory. Go watch the short Trek"Calypso" and you'll know what we're talking about!

Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP07: "Light and Shadows"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 2 Mar 2019 12:23:00 +0000

Anita gets a little too excited when her one night stand (Tyler) and her future husband (Pike) are on an away mission together. We finally meet Disco Spock and well, that just sort of happened. There are some weird gender roles happening on Vulcan that we ain’t to happy about. Plus Ebony is not having any of baby vulcan hair.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP06: "Sounds of Thunder"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 12:06:00 +0000

In this weeks episode of the Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast, Ebony and Anita are joined in Ten Forward by overly enthusiastic Star Trek fan, Sarah Gulde. Guided by her expertise, your two feckless hosts attempt to step up their game and discuss their reactions to this week's episode in a coherent, informed manner [spoiler alert: they are unable to sustain it]. Tune in for a conversation about the compelling emotive work of Doug Jones as Saru, what first contact would actually be like, and whether Anita and Sarah can convince Ebony to give Pike a chance.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP05: "Saints of Imperfection"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Ebony has fallen out an airlock this week so Anita is holding down the fort for Star Trek Discovery's S02E05 "Saints of Imperfection". Joining her is special guest Jarrah Hodge, co-host of the Women at Warp podcast. Listen in while we lament all the Bad Science nonsense, grapple with the direction of season two and hear a very sad attempt by Anita to hold up the hair report.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP04: "An Obol for Charon"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 9 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Anita is back and just in time for all the wild antics of Episode 4: An Obol for Charon (which apparently is pronounced karon and what even is an obol-- spoilers: we will not be answering any of these questions). But we will dive into what this episode gets so right and what it bumbles around on. Who can resist a dying civilization? And a dying best friend? And oh god the waterworks. Ebony asks what is up with Burnham's wig and Anita is thankful for Tilly's hair which is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP03: "Point of Light"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 2 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

The Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast brings you a gift from the Mirror Universe this week: a special guest! Ebony is joined by an old friend and fellow Trekkie as she attempts to navigate the treacherous currents of this week's episode without Anita there to offer snarky comments from the brig. Join Ebony and Francine, a self-identified "slightly delusional Star Trek fangirl" for a conversation about nostalgia, omnipotent aliens, and why those Party City Klingon wigs have got to go.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP02: "New Eden"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Anita and Ebony are back on bridge duty this week with Feminist Frequency Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast, deciphering narrative arcs, giving hair reports, steering through the highly illogical, and generally questioning what keeps us watching other than Tilly.

In this week's show, we share our reactions to the second episode of Discovery's second season, New Eden, and unpack what worked for us [more stuff than last week]; what didn't work [less stuff than last week]; And our frustration that Pike looks so good in a leather jacket.

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Star Trek Discovery | S02, EP01: "Brother"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian, Ebony Adams) — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 12:01:00 +0000

Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast S02, EP01: "Brother"

It's here! The long-awaited return of the not-at-all inconveniently named Feminist Frequency Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast! Anita and Ebony are back on bridge duty, deciphering narrative arcs, steering through plot[worm]holes, and generally questioning what lead them to start this podcast in the first place.

In this week's show, we share our reactions to the first episode of Discovery's second season and unpack what worked for us [some stuff]; what didn't work [quite a bit more stuff]; and our utter confusion about who is going to be doing Baby Burnham's hair on Vulcan. Listen, rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP15: "Will You Take My Hand?"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Anita and Ebony bid a fond farewell to Star Trek Discovery on this final episode of the Recap FREQcast (well, until DISCO returns in 2019). Tune in and find out how often Anita was overcome with genuine human emotion by the cheesiest things; why Ebony couldn't grade Burnham's hair this week; and speculation over whether Saru will get passed over for the captain's job in favor of a less-qualified white dude. Don't forget to show your support by rating & reviewing the show! And hey: if you feel lost without Anita and Ebony's hijinks in your life, catch them over on Feminist Frequency Radio every week: d.rip/femfreq!

Check out the complete round up of listener theories here: https://twitter.com/ebonyaster/status/961332018599534592

BONUS: The Unbearable Wrongness of Mycelium Science

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 02:00:00 +0000

As we bid adieu to the first season of Star Trek Discovery, the Recap FREQcast has something special for our dedicated (and long-suffering) audience: a bonus rant from game industry pro and Star Trek fan, Emily Taylor! Emily has an advanced academic background in plant pathology, and if you were wondering "Is Star Trek getting its mycelium science right?" -- Emily is here to confirm that they are very much not. Tune in to this fascinating exploration of ST's "sciencey-wiency" language and a mind-blowing reveal about the character of Paul Stamets.

Emily has a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Science in Plant Pathology (i.e. plant diseases, specializing in mycology), although these days she works in the computer game industry. She can be found on twitter posting lots of cat and food photos @pentapod.

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP14: "The War Without, The War Within"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 5 Feb 2018 09:15:00 +0000

With only 1 more episode to go after tonight's emotion-filled warp back into the prime universe, Anita admits that questions about show logic are useless and she should just enjoy the ride. Ebony feels put out by Saru getting booted from the captain's chair TWICE, and both Anita and Ebony wonder: why is Ash Tyler? Just...why? Subscribe today and stay tuned for an upcoming special bonus rant from a listener on Star Trek science!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP13: "What's Past Is Prologue"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Ebony reveals that a significant portion of her enjoyment of DISCO springs from the knowledge that Anita is somewhere suffering through all the gaping plot holes, ill-conceived mayhem, and occasionally terrible set design. Anita shares some good Stamets dialogue, while Ebony has to admit that she didn't absolutely love Burnham's hair this week. It was an episode packed with inspirational Saru, badass Giorgiou, and a leering Jason Isaacs -- and we had stuff to say about all of it. Tune in and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP12: "Vaulting Ambition"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:00:00 +0000

This epsisode of the Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast, Anita discovers to her horror that her trusty co-host has been replaced by a 2 finga ring-sporting clone from the Mirror Universe. Mirror-Ebony proclaims her love for space minivans and futuristic pajama talk between a loving Culber and Stamets; while Anita takes a sip from her tall glass of haterade and asks a lot of questions about the Emperor, Lorca,and simple physics that the Discovery scriptwriters probably won't answer. Plus: Ebony reveals a startling new plan during this week's Hair Report. Tune in and subscribe today!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP11: "The Wolf Inside"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:08:00 +0000

In this episode, our intrepid hosts continue to coast on impulse power through the mirror universe with the crew of Discovery, trying and failing to muster any interest in what's happening after last week's uncharacteristic goodness! Ebony expresses her surprise at Burnham's excellent hair situation given the lack of satin sleep bonnets on ship; Anita finds the revelation of the Emperor's identity to be less of a thrill than it could have been; and audiences everywhere yell in frustration when basic plot logic takes a holiday. Tune in and subscribe today!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP10: "Despite Yourself"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 8 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

No one is more surprised than Anita and Ebony when they tune in to the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery and realize to their utter astonishment that they are actually ok with what's occurring on screen. Anita reveals more tremendous gaps in her Star Trek knowledge, Ebony tries to cover up for the fact that she had to Google everyone's names again; and Burnham's hair is rated as moisturized and luminous. Subscribe today so you don't miss a single vital episode of the Disco Recap FREQcast!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP09: " Into the Forest I Go"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:47:00 +0000

In our last new episode of the Discovery Recap FREQcast before the fall hiatus, Anita and Ebony tackle the thorny issues surrounding media representations of PTSD; explore some of the scientific questions they are wildly unqualified to address; and wrestle with whether they'll care any more about Stamets after a short break (probably not). Subscribe today!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP08: " Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 6 Nov 2017 16:46:00 +0000

In this week's episode, things get truly loopy as Anita poses an almost impossible version of "Would You Rather" for Ebony regarding the Discovery's crew; Ebony bemoans the lack of quality Saru; and the hosts apologize for making the exact kind of appearance-based critiques around Stamets that they wouldn't stand for from other media critics. All in all, our hosts continue to wrestle with Discovery's death-by-meh storylines. Send us your questions on Twitter and remember to subscribe today!

In today’s episode, Ebony references a couple of the great ideas that Star Trek could explore, from the minds of 8 visionary SF authors: http://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/tv/g3255/sci-fi-writers-star-trek/

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP07: "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:27:00 +0000

Oh, of Course. A Time Crystal. Of Course. Sure. Just when Anita and Ebony thought it was safe to go back in the water, Star Trek Discovery offers up a truly bonkers time loop episode with few redeeming moments but plenty to unpack. Ebony finds herself in the unfamiliar position of not totally loving Burnham's hair, and Anita points out that Tyler appears to be on a undeserved career fast track. Plus, we share some great listener messages. Subscribe today!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP06: "Lethe"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 03:43:00 +0000

In our latest episode of the Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast, Ebony and Anita go back and forth on whether the show is “interesting” (only occasionally); whether anyone cares about getting their nutritional information from a replicator (they don’t); and if Lt. Stamets will ever get blown out of an airlock (he won’t). Anita fails to realize that the crew’s DISCO shirts are a reference to the ship and not souvenirs from a holiday on Rigel, and Ebony continues to ponder everyone’s hair. We also answer some listener questions! Subscribe now!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP05: "Choose Your Pain"

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:45:00 +0000

In our latest episode of the Star Trek Discovery Recap FREQcast, Ebony is put in the baffling position of being more upbeat about the show's progress than Anita. We chat about our thoughts concerning the presentation of some key crew members, and Anita tries to slip in some Voyager love, all to no avail. Ebony continues to do the vital work of sharing her impressions of the hair of the black women on board the Discovery. Subscribe now!

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP04: "The Butcher's Knife..."

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Mon, 9 Oct 2017 20:45:00 +0000

This week, Anita and Ebony are cautiously optimistic about the development of Star Trek Discovery’s depiction of the Klingons, as well as our introduction to Ripper and what its presence portends for Burnham’s growth as a more fully realized character. Anita finds herself thinking more fondly about certain crew members, while Ebony stays focused on the important matters concerning the black women on board the Discovery and their hair. The two hosts have words about Enterprise, and Ebony realizes that she missed a vital moment of the plot.

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP03

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Tue, 3 Oct 2017 03:43:00 +0000

On the second episode of our Star Trek Discovery FREQcast, Anita and Ebony are horrified by the show’s further entrenchment into warmongering fantasy, but are delighted with Lt. Burnham’s steely, unconventional problem solving. Ebony continues to be fascinated by Burnham’s hair.

Star Trek Discovery | S01 EP 1 & 2

info@feministfrequency.com (Feminist Frequency) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 03:37:00 +0000

Anita is pulling double podcast duty this week, and this time, she’s got Ebony in on the action to discuss Star Trek Discovery. This first episode digs into what they love about Star Trek (and what they don’t). Listen in as Anita and Ebony talk about the first two episodes of the new series, “The Vulcan Hello” and “Battle at the Binary Stars" as they attempt to wrestle with Starfleet’s mission of exploration, the draw of a woman of color in command, and why Ebony will be paying close attention to Lt. Burnham’s hair over the course of the season.