{"podcast":{"title":"SyFy Sistas","slug":"syfy-sistas-3462962","podcast_index_feed_id":3462962,"rss_url":"https://syfysistas.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.syfysistas.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/5/7/9/0579cbfe605855fae5bbc093207a2619/sfs_1400.jpg","author":"Trek Geeks","episode_count":127,"summary":"We are four Black women who love sci-fi and fantasy, sharing our thoughts, laughs, and fandom stories unapologetically. From Star Trek to speculative worlds beyond, we bring curiosity, joy, and honesty to every conversation — even when we don't always agree. Named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie, the SyFy Sistas Podcast dives into TV, movies, books, comics, and conventions through the lens of lifelong fans who know that fandom is richer when more voices are heard. While Star Trek is our home base, our conversations also explore other genre favorites like Foundation, For All Mankind, The Expanse, Supacell, and films like Sinners — because great sci-fi doesn't exist in a vacuum. Expect interviews with creators and talent, thoughtful debates, and lively discussions about the stories we love (and sometimes argue about). Our conversations are passionate but never gatekeepy, informed but never dry, and always rooted in the belief that Black voices belong at the center of fandom — not on the sidelines. Whether you're a deep-cut Trekkie, a genre-hopper, or just looking for smart, joyful conversation, there's a seat for you at this table. Press play. Join the conversati…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T16:21:18.534918+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962"},"episode":{"title":"Michael & Denise Okuda: Designing Star Trek","slug":"michael-denise-okuda-designing-star-trek","published_at":"2025-08-15T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962/michael-denise-okuda-designing-star-trek","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962","url":"https://syfysistas.libsyn.com/michael-denise-okuda-designing-star-trek","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/syfysistas/sfs513.mp3?dest-id=2634533","summary":"\"We are fans too.\" Sistas Fran and Tamia sit down with legendary Star Trek designers Michael and Denise Okuda—the creative minds behind LCARS, iconic starship displays, and so much more. In this heartfelt conversation, the Okudas share how their love for Trek—and deep respect for its fans—inspired decades of groundbreaking design. They're not just part of Star Trek history—they're fans too. And they've always wanted to get it right for the biggest Trekkies of all. Follow Michael & Denise Okuda: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Denise.Okuda/about_profile_transparency/ Check out: The Roddenberry Archive https://archive.x.io/about/ The Roddenberry Vault: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series_-_The_Roddenberry_Vault Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, and Stephanie Baker Thank you to Dena Massenburg for our dope logo: @blackbeanz70 Music: \"Poppin off the Rip\" Artist: RAGE Source: YouTube Audio Library SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/syfysistas SUBSCRIBE > LIKE > SHARE: https://linktr.ee/syfysistas You can find the SyFy Sistas and our family of podcasts on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: https://trekgeeks.com FANSETS - Our pins... have character. Thank you to our friends at FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Tune in to this episode to get an exclusive code and score 10% off your entire purchase! https://fansets.com STRANGER COMICS - THE BEST IN FANTASY COMICS! Tune in to this episode to get an exclusive code and score 10% off your entire purchase! http://www.strangercomics.com/","meta_description":"\"We are fans too.\" Sistas Fran and Tamia sit down with legendary Star Trek designers Michael and Denise Okuda—the creative minds behind LCARS, iconic star…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3626,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/syfy-sistas-3462962/episodes/michael-denise-okuda-designing-star-trek/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962/michael-denise-okuda-designing-star-trek.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}