Whether it’s it’s Lwaxana Troi and Deanna or Kyle Riker and Will or Worf and Alexander, L&L take a look at some of your favorite space parents and their relationships with their space kiddos. Also invited to the party is some of Trek’s non-traditional parents including Odo and Squishy Baby Changeling (plus his own “F@*k You, Dad!” dynamic with Dr. …

Larissa and Lauren are finally back in the actual studio to talk about Star Trek and the newest Trek series Strange New Worlds. What follows are the reasons why Pike might be one of the best captains, observations about casting (and recasting) some of our favorite characters, and how a strong knowledge of alien sports can help when -dammit- you jus…

What do you do when you have a Star Trek podcast and find out that someone you went to elementary school with writes for Star Trek? Obviously, you invite them on your podcast! Larissa and Lauren chat with writer and co-executive producer of Star Trek: Discovery, Kyle Jarrow, about new Trek, writing for TV, which character in the franchise Kyle wish…

Larissa and Lauren FINALLY get to talk about one of their favorite episodes, TNG‘s “I, Borg”. The iconic episode gave us one of the most beloved minor characters, Hugh, and L&L are ready to squish his cheeks and talk about how he compares to VOY’s borg pet One from “Drone”. Subscribe to catch all the new episodes and follow @intothewormhole.podcast…

The ladies are back for the second half of their chat with Akie Bermiss of Set Phasers: A Highly Illogical Star Trek Podcast. The trio makes sure this podcast lives up to its name, taking trips through several wormholes to discuss Picard, Discovery, and of course, favorite moments from the final episodes of DS9, its beloved Emissary, and all their …

Let Bajor recieve her Emissary! Or… maybe he’ll fall into a pit of flames. In a special two part Holiday/Ha’mara themed episode, the ladies are joined by special guest Akie Bermiss, musician extraordinaire (Lake Street Dive) and co-host of Set Phasers: A Highly Illogical Star Trek Podcast to discuss everyone’s favorite Bajoran Jesus, and the somewh…

Larissa and Lauren are talking about the animated series! No, the other one. No, the OTHER other one. The 1970’s gave us bell bottoms, free love, and the first Star Trek animated series (which even featured the voices of the original cast members). The ladies viewed two episodes ,”Yesteryear” and “The Slaver Weapon”, to review the good, the bad, an…

Fans are constantly getting more sneak peaks for new Star Trek shows, including 2022’s “Strange New Worlds.” The ladies go back to the beginning and watch the TOS pilot “The Cage”, getting deep into the episode that started it all. Will Number One finally get to have something nice? Will we have more aliens that are just humans wearing brain hats? …

That cutie Picard just can’t help stumbling into a few space romances as he explores the galaxy! Larissa and Lauren discuss some of the most iconic women to ever catch the captain’s fancy during TNG: Vash, Nella Daren, and Kamala. Of course, things wouldn’t be complete without going into Picard’s friendship and feelings towards our favorite tap-dan…

2002’s movie Nemesis gave Tom Hardy his first big Hollywood role as Shinzon, Picard’s clone that is moody AF, obviously the bad guy, and knows how to wear a cape. The ladies adore Hardy and his noteworthy performance, but lament the final TNG movie that lacked true TNG vibes and the wasted potential of Shinzon’s character. CONTENT WARNING: Includes…

Larissa and Lauren are excited to share their live podcast from the recent IDIC Podcast Festival (presented by Women at Warp)! They are joined by board-certified music therapist and Trekkie Amanda Maestro-Scherer to talk about instances in the franchise in which characters have therapeutic relationships or experiences with music. The trio discuss p…

As we all know, Star Trek not only has a history of repeating itself, but also a history of touching on themes of human rights, equality, and the laws that uphold them. L+L look at two episodes that focus specifically on the rights of AI characters, TNGâ€s “Measure of a Manâ€� and VOYâ€s “Author, Authorâ€�. They find some similarities and a LOT…

The ladies come out of their alcove to talk about the second character in their Star Trek Villains series: THE BORG QUEEN! First introduced in 1996’s movie First Contact, The Borg Queen is a character who is cool for about 15 minutes before you really start thinking about it. What comes next is a conversation about why BQ came to be in the first pl…

It’s API Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate than to discuss Larissa’s favorite API characters from Star Trek? From Sulu to Georgiou, L&L get into a deep and sometimes silly discussion about the representation of the Asian diaspora in the franchise and what it meant personally to Larissa as a member of both the API & Trek communities. …

Yes. Yes, Iggy Pop was on Star Trek. Listen to Larissa and Lauren discuss how the icon Iggy Pop came to be Yelgrun, a Vorta who finds himself opposite of Quark and Gang in DS9’s episode “The Magnificent Ferengi.” Moogie! Rom! Nog trying to Starfleet sooooo haaaaard. And also, VORTA HAIR. Subscribe to catch all the new episodes and follow @intothewo…

The ladies FINALLY continue their discussion on Star Trek’s animated cartoon Lower Decks. They laughed! They Cried! They thought oh gee, have I seen this episode that they’re referencing because I might be a little lost here with this joke… Find out why Microsoft Word is relevant in 2021, which one-episode TNG character stole the show, and what sea…

TIME’S UP. Well, just on season one that is! Join the ladies as they celebrate a whole year of Into The Wormhole With Larissa & Lauren AND that darn ole pandemic by hearing them discuss Voyager’s episode “Year of Hell” with guest star Kurtwood Smith. Considered one of the better instalments of the series, Lauren admits that it’s not one of her favo…

In 2001 Star Trek: Enterprise first aired and the fandom was introduced to a new crew, a space beagle, and…a song from the movie Patch Adams?!?! That’s right, the main title song – originally performed by Rod Stewart and written by Diane Warren – was created for the Robin Wiiliams movie about a doctor helping patients by wearing a clown nose. Confu…

Death by partying! Larissa and Lauren take on their second Star Trek Remix episode by comparing TOS’s “The Naked Time” and TNG’s “The Naked Now”. Both surprisingly early episodes, the ladies discuss why these stories would have been more successful if aired later in their respective series, the wonderfully ineffective hazard suits of TOS, and why t…

Are you ready to talk about DU-HOT in the first Villains episode?!?! Larissa and Lauren sit down for a casual chat about Marc Alaimo’s portrayal of Dukat, the ultimate Cardassian in Star Trek. From his complicated relationships to his role as a cult leader in the last season of DS9, the ladies discuss what exactly made Dukat a fan favorite and an u…

It’s 2021 and Larissa and Lauren fully support indulging in all your vices a bit- Romulan Ale, a Troi-sized chocolate sundae, and those Star Trek episodes that you KNOW aren’t very good but – gosh darn – you just love them. In this episode, the ladies each pick a guilty pleasure episode for different reasons. Larissa’s pick of VOY’s “Fair Haven” is…

Whatâ€s more festive than watching a super emotional episode of TNG with your sister? Larissaâ€s OG Number One and board certified music therapist, Amanda, is this weekâ€s special guest! The sisters discuss the TNG episode “Dark Pageâ€�, which is the last appearance of Lwaxana and Deanna Troi together onscreen. They get deep into the impressively…

With Lauren on maternity leave, Larissa invites Ashley and Tavius from “The Mixerâ€� to have an entertaining and intense conversation about how the heart of Trek can sometimes be in cognitive dissonance with its presentation of the Federation as a military style hierarchical empire. Is the Federation even a democracy? Is Bajor basically Puerto Ri…

Lauren and Larissa discuss the first few episodes of “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and cover the rapid fire Trek references, diversity in the voice cast, “buffer time”, and how big a nerd they think Mike McMahan might be. P.S. This is Lauren’s last episode before her maternity leave! Subscribe to catch all the new episodes and follow @intothewormhole.po…

BOO! Time for Pumpkin Spiced everything, warm Bajoran sweaters, and Star Trek Halloween viewings! Larissa and Lauren each nominate an episode to see if they deliver spooky Trek vibes. First up is Larissa’s nostalgic pick, TNG’s “Night Terrors”, known for its iconic scene of Crusher surrounded by a room of seemingly reanimated corpses and- unfortuna…

To celebrate Lauren’s pandemic pregnancy, The ladies are talking Star Trek maternity episodes and all the fun sci-fi issues that come along with it! This means focusing on one of the most pregnancy-related episodes, TNG’s “The Child” with Troi (and a very bizarre-acting Riker), DS9’s “The Begotten” with Kira’s and Odo’s stumble into parenthood, and…

Remember how Q was judging Picard and all of humankind? That’s pretty much how Larissa and Lauren feel as they continue their discussion with Damon and DJ of Your Inner Child is an Idiot! The Next Gen chat continues while the ladies await the final verdict from their fellow podcasters. Is it Warp 9 all the way, or do Damon and DJ need to be transpo…

Remember when The Jetsons met The Flintstones? Or The X-Files had a run in with COPS (yes, that ACTUALLY happened)? Larissa and Lauren join the crossover fad when they team up with DJ Phillips and Damon Xanthopoulos on their podcast Your Inner Child is an Idiot! Together this foursome go into a handful of episodes and explore the good, the bad, and…

In 1995, Deep Space Nine premiered “Past Tense”, a two-part episode that finds Sisko, Bashir, and Dax in San Francisco in 2024 – a time when the broken “Sanctuary Districts” for the houseless/jobless are overflowing with underserved and disenfranchised citizens. Our characters end up in the middle of the Bell Riots, a watershed moment that will cre…

The ladies roll around in the dirt with some space salamanders when Larissa’s sister and Lauren’s brother BOTH independently request that the ladies subject themselves to Voyager’s “Threshold” and answer their questions. Most fans will know that “Threshold” is considered one of the WORST Star Trek episodes ever made, and L&L talk about it all: body…

CBS’s new Star Trek animated series Lower Decks is premiering August 6th, so naturally the ladies decided to look back at TNG’s season 7 episode by the same name before reviewing the newly released trailer! This brings the conversation to the earlier episode “The First Duty” and the continuation of Ensign Sito Jaxa as well as other fun topics inclu…

Larissa and Lauren continue their conversation on the troubling portrayal of Star Trekâ€s mixed race characters from last episode with inaugural guest; cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent. Why did DS9s writers give Tora Ziyal so much dang work to do? Does Spockâ€s Vulcan heritage make him a more well rounded character? How did Larissa forget about …

Larissa and Lauren welcome their very first guest, cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent! The trio gets deep into discussion about Star Trekâ€s mixed race characters, and what their depictions say to and about the mixed race community. How does Worf feel about Romulan/Klingon hybrid fun times? Do you need a whole ass Klingon to test genetic viral imm…

Surprise! Larissa and Lauren are happy to introduce their first Star Trek REMIX discussion, which examines episodes that are closely related to one another in concept, plot, or in this case cute, furry (and edible?) Tribbles. What do you get when you celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved sci-fi franchise? Sisko and the DS9 gang back in time…

It’s time! What did the ladies think of Star Trek PICARD after finishing it? Well, they’re still confused about romance in the 24th century, have thoughts to discuss on the fine citizens of Synthville and think Jonathan Del Arco is a national treasure. Find out if Larissa and Lauren are onboard for season 2 or if they decided to run to the escape p…

Bones! Bashir! Phlox! The EMH! Crusher! Culber! EVEN PULASKI. The ladies talk about the doctors of Trek and imagine how they would be helping during a galactic pandemic. This episode is dedicated to all our medical, healthcare, and other essential workers making our world a better place every day. Much love and gratitude! Take Care! Subscribe to ca…

Larissa and Lauren decide the best way to get through the pandemic is to each nominate a favorite episode to gush over. Lauren learns that Gates McFadden always wore a wig as Crusher. Larissa learns that Garak actor Andrew Robinson has a thing for hurling himself over tables whenever possible. Get ready for some Star Trek warm fuzzies! Subscribe to…

The Next Gen squad is back! Kinda! Oh, and Seven as well because BORG. Join Larissa and Lauren as they share their thoughts about the first half of the newest Star Trek incarnation that is PICARD. Subscribe to catch all the new episodes and follow @intothewormhole.podcast on Instagram for more!Par Into the Wormhole with Larissa and Lauren / We Own This Town

Would you rather be doubled, turned into a child, or merged with a co-worker? Larissa and Lauren have a good laugh (and rant or two) as they talk about transporter accidents from three episodes: TNGâ€s “Rascalsâ€� and “Second Chancesâ€� plus Voyager’s “Tuvixâ€�. Does Will or Tom have the better beard? Why does Rascals make us want to watch Ho…

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Into the Wormhole with Larissa and Lauren, a deep dive into all things Trek from two unabashed, lifelong, fans. From the Original Series to Picard and all points in between, our devoted hosts will cover all manner of Trek Topics, like what does Riker do on the holodeck by himself? Is Brent Spiner *actually* capab…