{"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":"They Called It Planet Hell","slug":"they-called-it-planet-hell","published_at":"2026-05-22T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962/they-called-it-planet-hell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962","url":"https://syfysistas.libsyn.com/they-called-it-planet-hell-our-favorite-star-trek-cave-episodes","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/syfysistas/sfs610.mp3?dest-id=2634533","summary":"Paramount Stage 16 housed a permanent cave set so hot, dusty, and smokey that the Star Trek cast and crew famously called it Planet Hell. Sixty years of Star Trek. No communicators. No transporters. Just the characters and who they really are when everything else is stripped away. The SyFy Sistas each bring some of their favorite cave episodes and make their case. Welcome to Planet Hell. 🎧Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6! ______________________________________________ __________________ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera & Stephanie Baker Logo: Dena Massenburg Music: \"Poppin off the Rip\" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas Subscribe, Like, Share: linktr.ee/syfysistas Find us on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: trekgeeks.com FanSets — Our pins have character. Thanks to FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Use the exclusive code in this episode for 10% off: fansets.com","meta_description":"Paramount Stage 16 housed a permanent cave set so hot, dusty, and smokey that the Star Trek cast and crew famously called it Planet Hell. Sixty years of S…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5806,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/syfy-sistas-3462962/episodes/they-called-it-planet-hell/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/they-called-it-planet-hell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}