What happens when Star Trek, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and unapologetic nerd culture collide? We sit down with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to talk about the power of finding your community, why queer repr
It's ZilaTreks, Y'all!!
Jul 7, 20261h 34mEp. 147S5
This week on Hailing Frequencies Open , Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by @Zilatreks , a Star Trek content creator whose videos have entertained and connected fans across social media. We talk about creating Trek co
Don't Hate Me, But... We're Throwing Flames
Jun 30, 20261h 54mEp. 146S5
Brace yourselves—this one's going to start arguments. Hosts Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Nzinga, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to confess their biggest, boldest, and most controversial Star Trek opinions. From beloved
Away Team Report: Trek Long Island 2026
Jun 23, 20261h 51mEp. 145S5
The Hailing Frequencies Open Away Team has returned from Trek Long Island and they're ready to report in! Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Audrey, Derick, Greg, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to recap a weekend packed with
Episode Description: This week on Hailing Frequencies Open , we're stepping into the Holodeck with the incomparable Nzinga from Holodeck Heauxs Instagram for a conversation that's equal parts Star Trek fandom, queer joy,
The Chancellor Speaks: An Interview with Mary Chieffo
Jun 9, 20261h 37mEp. 143S5
This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, we're honored to welcome Mary Chieffo , best known to Star Trek fans as the fierce Klingon leader L'Rell from Star Trek: Discovery . We dive into her journey into the Star Trek univ
Before AO3, before fanfic was mainstream, there was McSpirk. This week, Maxwell Warp beams aboard Hailing Frequencies Open to take us deep into the fascinating history of Kirk/Spock/McCoy fan fiction and fandom culture.
HFO Reviews - Legacy Returns (Power 543 Fan Films)
May 3, 20261h 10mEp. 141S5
Damian, Lanita, and Mike dive into Legacy Returns , the latest installment from Trek Shorts from Power 543 Fan Films and friend of the pod, Samuel Cockings . From performances and production value to story choices and de
This week, we're diving into the world of Star Trek fan films with filmmaker Samuel Cockings , the creative force behind Trek Shorts . Known for turning limitations into cinematic strengths, Samuel shares how he built a
Hop in the ARGO as we continue our "Lanita Watches Trek for the First Time" series with a no-holds-barred review of Star Trek: Nemesis —and let's just say… we have thoughts. A lot of them. Joined by guest co-host Leigh E
This week, we go full warp into the world of on-screen transformation with Emmy-level hair wizard Ryan Reed —the creative force behind the iconic looks of Star Trek: Discovery , Star Trek: Section 31 , and Star Trek: Sta
Cadet School (Starfleet Academy) Reflections on Season 1
Mar 25, 20261h 48mEp. 137S5
In this special recap episode, we gather a full roundtable of friends, collaborators, and Star Trek superfans to break down everything that went down in Season 1 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy . Joining us are Alex from
Debate Club- Who Should Be In Charge of Star Trek?
Mar 17, 20261h 31mEp. 135S5
Order in the court! ⚖️ This week we convene a very special session of Q's Court , where the fate of the Star Trek franchise hangs in the balance. Presiding over the chaos is our all-powerful judge, Honorable Judge Lanita
Kirk/Spock and a peek into Fan Fiction with Jackson Torii Bart
Mar 3, 20261h 37m
This week we're joined by writer and fandom historian Jackson Torii Bart for a deep dive into the origins of Kirk/Spock slash fiction and the larger history of fan-created slash. From mimeograph machines to modern fan ar
This week, we're heading to the Briar Patch and asking the big question: is Star Trek: Insurrection the most underrated Star Trek film… or a 2 hour episode? Lanita is back in the captain's chair for another first-time wa
Class is in session at Starfleet Academy —and we've got thoughts. This week, we're joined by friends of the pod Leigh Ellen and Alex to dig into the characters shaping Star Trek: Starfleet Academy , from the power player
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jodi Pickens from the Clonestar Podcast for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, connection, and the power of asking the right questions. As a co-host wit
We're thrilled to welcome Madot from Star Trek Khan: Zuri Washington! We discuss Zuri's introduction to the Star Trek universe, her career and lived experience as a Black woman working in Broadway and Hollywood today. Zu
Trekking Thru Past (2025) and Future (2026) of Star Trek
Jan 13, 202648mEp. 130S5
As another year in the Final Frontier comes to a close, we're taking a moment to reflect on Star Trek in 2025—the highs, the surprises, the debates, and the moments that kept the fandom buzzing. From new episodes and fam
First Time / First Contact - Lanita Finally Get Assimilated
Jan 6, 20261h 53m
The Star Trek movie journey continues with one of the franchise's most talked-about entries: Star Trek: First Contact . For Episode 126, we're joined by special guest host Sonyl Nagale as Lanita watches the film for the
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