Freddy the Alien: A Story of Bravery, Belonging, and Becoming
What does it really mean to feel like an alien — and how do we help kids feel like they belong?In this special episode of CloneStar Podcast, we sit down with actor and activist Jonathan Del Arco (Hugh the Borg – Star Trek: TNG & Picard), educator and author Trisha DiFazio, and illustrator Adria Alvarado to explore the heartwarming children’s book Freddy the Alien — a story about immigration, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to be yourself.💬 We talk about:• Jonathan’s real-life journey from Uruguay to New York• The emotional legacy of Hugh the Borg• Blending language and culture in children’s lit• The power of teachers to change lives• And why Freddy is a book for every child who’s ever felt different.BodyAttachments
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The Design Of Star Trek Picard - The LCARS Lounge
This is the first-ever deep dive into the making of Star Trek: Picard from the artists who built its world.In this exclusive episode of The LCARS Lounge, Dave Blass, Liz Kloczkowski, and Andrew Jarvis come together for the first time to reveal how they redefined the look of 25th-century Starfleet—from new bridges and starships to one of the most emotional set rebuilds in Trek history.This is the conversation that brings you inside the art department—from the earliest concept sketches to the final shots that made fans cheer, cry, and believe.🚀 Go behind the scenes of Picard Seasons 2 and 3—from the Stargazer to the Enterprise-D.🎨 Discover how the Titan-A, the Eleos, and the Shrike were designed from the ground up.💡 Learn how LCARS evolved, how legends were honoured, and how new icons were created.This is the next generation of Star Trek design. This is how the future was built.And this happened only here—in The LCARS Lounge.🎧 Subscribe. Share. And dive into the true architecture of the final frontier.
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Voyager – The Greatest Voyages Ep. 3: Seven, the Borg & Resistance | With the Syfy Sistas
In this episode of Voyager – The Greatest Voyages, host Jodi is joined by Tamia Harper and Subrina Wood from the Syfy Sistas to examine two of Voyager’s most powerful Borg storylines.First, we dive into “Dark Frontier” (S5E15 & S5E16) – where Seven of Nine is lured back toward the Borg Collective in a psychological and emotional test of loyalty, autonomy, and identity.Then we explore “Unimatrix Zero” (S6E26 & S7E1) – a haunting two-parter about a secret dream-space where individual drones can remember who they were, and the seeds of rebellion are quietly taking root.Together, we unpack themes of individuality, trauma, cultural memory, and liberation—all through the lens of one of Star Trek’s most complex characters: Seven of Nine.🖖 Part of our ongoing celebration of Star Trek: Voyager’s 30th anniversary.Join our PatreonWatch the episode on youtube!For more awesome contentFollow Clonestar on TwitterFollow us on Instagram
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The Design Legacy of Star Trek — The LCARS Lounge
This is the conversation Star Trek fans have waited DECADES for.For the first time ever, legendary Trek designers Mike Okuda, Denise Okuda, Doug Drexler, and Geoffrey Mandel sit down together to reveal the untold stories behind the starships, screens, and symbols that defined the final frontier.From the LCARS interface to the Enterprise-D, the Voyager control panels to the Titan-A’s rebirth—and everything in between—this is a once-in-a-generation roundtable with the creators who built the look and feel of the Star Trek universe from the inside out.🚀 Go behind the scenes of TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise, and Picard.🎨 Hear how iconic ships like the Stargazer, Shrike, Titan, and Eleos were born.💬 Learn how real-world design shaped Star Trek’s most unforgettable visuals.
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Voyager – The Greatest Voyages Ep. 2: Timey-Wimey – Temporal Shenanigans with The Duras Sisters
In Episode 2 of Voyager – The Greatest Voyages, we welcome special guests Ashlyn Gelman and Rhianna Fields from The Duras Sisters Podcast to explore two of Star Trek: Voyager’s most ambitious two-parters.First, we dive into “Future’s End” (S3E8 & S3E9) — a wild time-travel adventure that drops the crew into 1996 Los Angeles, complete with hacker villains, camcorders, and classic Trek commentary on technology and responsibility.Then we journey to “Workforce” (S7E16 & S7E17) — where the crew of Voyager is brainwashed and forced to live ordinary lives in an alien city. With memory loss, moral questions, and quiet rebellion, this two-parter shows Voyager at its most introspective.Together with Ashlyn and Rhianna, we break down themes of identity, autonomy, and Trek’s love of shaking up its format. It’s a deep, insightful, and fun look at what makes these episodes stand out.🖖 Part of our continuing celebration of Star Trek: Voyager’s 30th anniversary.
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