Join Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks) and Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Comedy Bang Bang) in a wide-ranging and often hilarious take on the Star Trek universe. With unparalleled access to Star Trek luminaries, celebrity superfans, and behind-the-scenes creative professionals, The Pod Directive takes a smart, witty and thoughtful look at all things Trek – both old and new. Offering a high-level discussion of the themes, ideas and characters that resonate across the history of the franchise’s storied universe, episodes will also explore the brand’s 50-plus year legacy and influence. New episodes every other Tuesday. Star Trek: The Pod Directive listeners can use discount code "TREK20” for 20% off all Star Trek products on ParamountShop.com.
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episode 3: Michelle Hurd, Angelica Jade Bastién & Kendra James
Flying solo with hosting duties this week, Tawny is joined by Michelle Hurd (Raffi, Star Trek: Picard), Angelica Jade Bastién (Staff Writer, Vulture), and Kendra James (Managing Editor, StarTrek.com) for an hour long, roundtable conversation about Black stories, Black culture, and Black lives in Star Trek.
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