{"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":"Ursaline Bryant: Class is in Session","slug":"ursaline-bryant-class-is-in-session","published_at":"2025-06-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962/ursaline-bryant-class-is-in-session","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962","url":"https://syfysistas.libsyn.com/ursaline-bryant-class-is-in-session","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/syfysistas/sfs510.mp3?dest-id=2634533","summary":"\"Know Thyself…Love Thyself\" This week, the SyFy Sistas beam up a true legend of the Star Trek universe: actress and lifelong Trekker Ursaline Bryant, best known to fans as the trailblazing Captain Tryla Scott from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Ms. Bryant doesn't just join the conversation—she commands it. With the poise and power of a true Starfleet captain, she shares her journey through Hollywood, the importance of true representation, and what it meant to portray one of the youngest captains in Starfleet history. The Sistas were all ears and all heart, soaking up wisdom like cadets in their first year at Starfleet Academy. This conversation is about truth-telling, self-reflection, and shining a light on the hidden histories that shaped her journey. This episode is a classroom—and a mirror. Check out \"All or Nothing\" https://www.allornothinmovie.com/ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera and Stephanie Baker Thank you 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. We want to thank 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":"\"Know Thyself…Love Thyself\" This week, the SyFy Sistas beam up a true legend of the Star Trek universe: actress and lifelong Trekker Ursaline Bryant, best…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4587,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/syfy-sistas-3462962/episodes/ursaline-bryant-class-is-in-session/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/ursaline-bryant-class-is-in-session.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}