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The Clonestar Podcast

The Clonestar Podcast
Star Trek
Strange New Worlds
Star Trek Discovery
Khan Noonien Singh
Starfleet Academy
Murder, She Wrote
Khan
Star Trek Online
Star Trek Khan
LCARS
Freddy the Alien
Christine Chapel
La'an Noonien Singh
Star Trek Next Generation
Voyager
Starfleet
Spock
Marla Mcgivers
Doug Jones
Ghostbusters

Welcome to Clonestar Podcast, your Star Trek destination hosted by

🇮🇪 Seo • 🇬🇧 Mike • 🇺🇸 Jodi. 🖖

We spotlight the Star Trek universe with cast and creator interviews, episode reviews, ship and model features, canon history, and fandom deep cuts across every era of the franchise.

From bold new series to beloved legacy Trek, we bring passionate conversation, smart commentary, and a growing... more

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Latest Episodes

Strange New Worlds season four reaches its midpoint with Off-Hour. Jodi and Mike break it all down — watch it first, then join the conversation.

Episode five of Strange New Worlds season four is here. Jodi and Mike break it all down — no spoilers in the intro, just hit play once you've watched.

A Case of Chiaroscuro puts Una Chin-Riley in the spotlight. Jodi and Mike talk through what season four is doing with Number One — and whether this episode delivers.

Human Best Friend puts Ortegas front and centre in one of Strange New Worlds' most unexpected episodes yet. Jodi and Mike discuss whether it works — and why it just might be a fan favourite.

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Recent Guests

Ashlyn Gilman
Guest from The Duras Sisters podcast
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Episode: Lily Sloane: Women of First Contact ft. The Duras Sisters Podcast
Ron Jones
Composer known for Star Trek Next Generation scores, DuckTales, Family Guy, and more
Episode: Ron Jones: Scoring Star Trek TNG, the Borg, Family Guy & 40,000 Compositions
Raffa Virago
Actress who plays Cadet Pickford on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Episode: Raffa Virago on Cadet Pickford, Starfleet Academy & Life as a New Face in Trek
André Dae Kim
Actor known for Degrassi, Vampire Academy, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Actor
Episode: André Dae Kim on Chief Kyle, Strange New Worlds, Vampire Academy & Degrassi
Hannah Cheesman
Actress, writer, director, producer
Self/Individual
Episode: Hannah Cheesman on Airiam, Star Trek Discovery & Building a Career Behind the Camera
Raven Dauda
Actor known for Star Trek Discovery as Commander Tracy Pollard
Actor
Episode: Raven Dauda on Dr. Tracy Pollard, Star Trek Discovery & Life on the Best Set in TV
Raven Dowder
Actor, Dr. Tracy Pollard on Star Trek Discovery
Star Trek Discovery
Episode: Ronnie Rowe Jr. on Lieutenant Bryce, Star Trek Discovery & Black Cop
Rekha Sharma
Actor known for Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek Discovery
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Episode: Rekha Sharma: From Battlestar Galactica to Star Trek Discovery — A Sci-Fi Icon
Michael Horton
Actor known for Star Trek roles; also appeared in Murder, She Wrote, Transformers, Dances with Wolves
Episode: Michael Horton: From Star Trek to Murder, She Wrote | Clonestar Podcast

Hosts

Mike Overton
Host of The Clonestar Podcast
Jodi Pickens
Host of The Clonestar Podcast (Co-host on some episodes)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great podcast!!

    I love listening to this podcast!! I learn something new each and every episode, and I love the hosts, especially Jodi Pickens. She adds a layer of fun and credibility to the show. Thanks! Looking forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Denice Beights
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Star Trek Pidcast

    Podchaser
    5
    michael69947
    3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Overmike
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Code of Honor

    Don’t spend your life in the neutral zone like a square! Beam down to Sigma Iotia II with all the cool kids and listen to the CloneStar pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicknameNotTaken3000
    Japan5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests provide unique behind-the-scenes perspectives on Trek.
Solid mix of interviews and episode reviews keeps audiences coming back.
Hosts are credible and bring fun energy to Trek talks.
Shows deliver thoughtful, in-depth Trek analysis with engaging banter.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside “Ring of Fire” – Secrets, Sacrifice, and the Heart of Strange New Worlds
Q: Is Pike's past fully resolved, or does the book leave space for interpretation within the canon future?
The book doesn't claim a final resolution for Pike's guilt; it shows him taking actions that offset harm and suggests forgiveness as an ongoing, imperfect process, leaving room for reader interpretation within the canon.”
The Mind Behind the Myth: Kirsten Beyer on Crafting Star Trek: Khan
Q: What do you hope listeners take away from this Khan audio drama in terms of its themes and Star Trek values?
Her goal is for listeners to feel the depth and richness of the story and characters, recognizing that this is a Star Trek tale rooted in emotional journeys, not just action, and to come away with a renewed sense of the franchise's enduring humanity.
The Mind Behind the Myth: Kirsten Beyer on Crafting Star Trek: Khan
Q: Speaking about Marla MacGyver, was it appealing to deepen her character and give her a more central role in this drama?
She describes Marla as essential to unlocking Khan's potential, transforming from a supporting figure into a driver of narrative and moral conflict, and highlights the collaboration that makes their dynamic feel authentic.
The Mind Behind the Myth: Kirsten Beyer on Crafting Star Trek: Khan
Q: Khan is one of Trek's greatest villains. When you were writing the story, were there aspects of his character or the Khan legacy that you wanted to explore or even challenge for modern audiences?
Beyer explains that Khan should not be reduced to a one-dimensional villain; the legacy is rich with contradictions, and the story uses those tensions to humanize him while still forcing him to confront colossal choices and consequences.
Voyager – The Greatest Voyages Ep. 3: Seven, the Borg & Resistance | With the Syfy Sistas
Q: If the Borg offered peace and a return to the Collective, would you accept it or stay independent?
The panel leans toward independence, noting Seven's desire to retain selfhood while recognizing the complicated trade-offs with Voyager's safety and mission.

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5. Hannah Cheesman
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7. Raven Dowder
8. Rekha Sharma

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