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"Is Michael Burnham Kirkin' it Up?"
Is the fandom finally ready for a Sista in the Seat?
A Black female lead on the bridge is an idea that sent a vocal minority of Star Trek fans into a feedback loop. But relax, because Michael Burnham is really our hero, James T. Kirk!
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"The Sistas Who Save the ($%^)...Oops, Ships
Latina/Klingon B'Elanna Torres of Star Trek: Voyager and Belter Naomi Nagata of The Expanse, are our favorite chief engineers. Besides being two of the smartest characters in sci-fi, they also have enthralling story arcs that border on 'messy'. But who would want with you in a firefight?
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"Darmok" vs " Midnight"
It’s STNG’s fan favorite “Darmok” and the episode of Doctor Who “Midnight”. Both episodes examine the frustration and fear induced by the inability to communicate. But the REAL drama is will J.D.’s diabolical episode pairing turn Tamia and Subrina into Tardis loving Whovians?
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It's Possible: From Brandy to Burnham
The Sistas discuss the impact of the 1997 TV movie Cinderella, starring Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston, on multiple generations of Black women. Did the Whitney Houston production of this classic fairy tale with its color-blind cast help lay the foundation for Black leading ladies to come?
Subrina goes it alone to review Episode 001 of the Vikings
Subrina is back as a guest on the Falling Tower podcast with Ryan and Michael, and she is joined by a tattooed shieldmaiden! Can this Sista hold her own? You betcha.
Discovery #311 Recap
The SyFy Sistas guest co-host on the 7th Rule with Ryan Husk and Cirroc Lofton to discuss Star Trek Discovery Episode "Su'Kal"
The 7th Rule 2nd Anniversary
A celebration with a surpise guest. Two DS9 stars on one panel. SWEET!
Tamia and Subrina review Episode 001 of Woke
Our Falling Tower guys, Ryan and Michael, talk to SyFy Sistas Tamia about San Francisco, real vs woke, and why Black people like Hennessy.
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