SyFy Sistas

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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______________________________________________ NAACP 2023 Resolution 🌐 Website: https://naacp.org/resources/reclaiming-word-woke-part-african-american-culture
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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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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______________________________________________ Gersha Phillips: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulbhaneja/ 🌐 Website: https://gershaphillips.format.com/home
 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0680418/ 
__________________ 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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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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______________________________________________ Raoul Bhaneja: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulbhaneja/
 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaoulBhanejaActorMusician 🌐 website: https://www.raoulbhaneja.com/
 Hamlet (Solo): https://www.raoulbhaneja.com/hamletsolo/index.php
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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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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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______________________________________________ Mari Yamamoto: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themariyamamoto/ Anders Holm: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ders808/ Tori Tunnell: IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1587475/
Watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on AppleTV 
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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
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas
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