The Spinal Frontier: A Star Trek Physiology Podcast
Kelley and ErynEver pause your millionth watch-through of your favorite version of Star Trek to wonder, "How is Klingon blood pink?" or, "Would hologram lungs even work?" or even, "Wait, do Ferengi ears fall off?!" Hosts Kelley (she/her), a marine biologist, and Eryn (they/them), a huge Star Trek fan, share the conversations they were already having at their house about the physiology of Star Trek aliens. Follow... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Natural SciencesScience | ||||
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Kelley and Eryn have thought a lot about Klingon parts in past episodes, but here we focus on them as a species. While they have a lot of variation, they have a few things in common: vestigial (?) foot horns, big ol' bones, blood as a food group, and... more
Kelley and Eryn stay completely on-topic talking about physiological adaptations for humanoid communication: squeaky toys, the color of magic, and CRYSTALS. Baby not learning to communicate fast enough? Take a lesson from the Bynar and plug it into y... more
Kelley and Eryn bring themselves closer to Actually Good Sound quality in their bedroom closet, where they explore one of Eryn’s favorite topics: Star Trek ships. Highlights include biomimicry, Breen brine, space pinecones, meaty walls, Borg queen co... more
Kelley and Eryn resume Season 2 after a holiday break to talk about jawless fish, vampires, ALL the filter feeders, and where Klingons go to buy their shoes. Enjoy an ad-free 2023, and check out our new socials!
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Reviews
- Lovely science based Star Trek podcast
Really enjoying listening to this podcast. Hosts are very informative and entertaining.
Apple Podcasts5@DrewBk
United Kingdom2 years ago - Bioships
It was FUN!
TinMan, being my favorite example
Of Trek Ships that were not strictly
Made of Metal and plastic.
But biological material. Sentient or not, a living organism that is also
Transporting its self can transport other organisms!!!
And of course the discussions of
The society that harnessed that
Trait.
Will definitely listen to more shows!!!!
Jac Ross
Apple Podcasts4WaLLEWoo
United States3 years ago - Appreciate Trek a whole new way
This podcast is awesome. The hosts Kelley and Eryn both bring their own expertise to assist the listener see Trek in a whole new way. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who is pausing to debate things in the show. Thanks for what you do y’all.
Apple Podcasts5Smiggles13United States3 years ago - The best premise ever
Such a clever premise for a podcast, and it’s executed incredibly well! Fascinating and funny at the same time!
Apple Podcasts5SophiaCrusher
Canada3 years ago I enjoy the unique insights from this podcast. They are exploring concepts in Star Trek I never knew I was truly so curious about!
Podchaser53 years agoJeff Akin
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