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The Clonestar Podcast

The Clonestar Podcast

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Season 1

Strange New Worlds S4E9 Review: Pelia Deserved Better

Did Pelia and La’an deserve better? Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, Episode 9 returns to the fantasy world of The Elysium Kingdom—but Mike and Jodi question whether its character resolutions feel earned. In this spoiler-filled Ten Forward review, we discuss Pelia’s decision to stay behind, the missing farewell with Scotty and why La’an’s journey towards self-acceptance feels rushed after seasons of development. Mike calls this his least favourite episode of the season and awards it 2/10. Jodi, who enjoyed the original Elysium Kingdom episode, finds this return forced and predictable, giving it 5.5/10. We discuss: • Pelia’s departure and the goodbye we wanted to see • La’an’s two contrasting selves and the resolution of her internal conflict • Carol Kane’s one-liners, Christina Chong’s dual performance and Celia Rose Gooding’s villainous turn • The Benny Russell reference, the Enterprise doppelgangers and Runa’s touching final moments • Our playful Lower Decks theory connecting Pelia and Billups—headcanon, not confirmed canon There are performances and moments worth celebrating, but did the episode try to wrap up too much at once?

Strange New Worlds S4E8 Review: Classic Trek Is Back

A rogue admiral, a stranded away team and orders that deserve to be questioned: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S4E8, “Orders of Magnitude,” brings back the classic Trek ingredients Mike wanted. In this spoiler-filled Ten Forward review, Mike and Jodi discuss Kirk’s growing confidence as a leader, Uhura’s standout rescue mission and why a familiar premise can still deliver compelling character development. While Kirk challenges authority aboard the Enterprise, Uhura takes charge in the caves. Their parallel stories explore the difference between following orders and trusting yourself to do what’s right.

Strange New Worlds S4E7 Review: Did the Soap Opera Work?

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds goes full soap opera in Season 4, Episode 7—but does the experiment work? Mike gives it 5/10, while Jodi awards 7.5/10. In this spoiler-filled Ten Forward review, we explore why the American daytime-soap parody lands differently for a British host and an American host—and why we both find meaningful character development beneath the exaggerated drama.

Strange New Worlds S4E6 Off-Hour: 10 Forward Review

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.

Strange New Worlds S4E5 Level-Five Transporter Accident: 10 Forward Review

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.

Strange New Worlds S4E4 A Case of Chiaroscuro: 10 Forward Review

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.

Strange New Worlds S4E3 Human Best Friend: 10 Forward Review

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.

Strange New Worlds S4E2 The Griffin Incident: 10 Forward Review

The Griffin Incident puts Spock and Kirk front and centre in an episode that nods to one of the Original Series' most memorable stories. Jodi and Mike break it all down.

Strange New Worlds S4E1 Valles Marineris: 10 Forward Review

Strange New Worlds season four is here. Jodi and Mike talk through the premiere — what it means for Pike, the crew, and the season ahead. Watch it first, then join the conversation.

Lily Sloane: Women of First Contact ft. The Duras Sisters Podcast

Star Trek: First Contact turns 30. Jodi sits down with Ashlyn and Rhianna from The Duras Sisters Podcast to celebrate the film and the woman at its emotional core — Lily Sloane. A survivor, a builder, and the only person in the 24th century willing to tell Picard he was wrong.

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