{"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":"Valerie Weiss | Directs Another Star Trek Classic","slug":"valerie-weiss-directs-another-star-trek-classic","published_at":"2025-10-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962/valerie-weiss-directs-another-star-trek-classic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/syfy-sistas-3462962","url":"https://syfysistas.libsyn.com/valerie-weiss-directs-another-star-trek-classic","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/syfysistas/SFS517.mp3?dest-id=2634533","summary":"Director of our Favorite Shows The SyFy Sistas sat down with Valerie Weiss, fresh from directing her second Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, \"The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.\" 🚀✨ A former scientist turned acclaimed TV director, Valerie reveals how her unique background shapes her storytelling and what it's like to helm instant Star Trek classics. 🎙️ Highlights include: Behind the scenes of Strange New Worlds Valerie's journey from science to directing Crafting character-driven TV episodes Whether you're a Trek lifer or new to Strange New Worlds, this is one conversation you don't want to miss. Follow Valerie Weiss Instagram https://www.instagram.com/valerie.weiss.director/ Website http://www.valerieheatherweiss.com/about.html 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":"Director of our Favorite Shows The SyFy Sistas sat down with Valerie Weiss, fresh from directing her second Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, \"The Se…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3842,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/syfy-sistas-3462962/episodes/valerie-weiss-directs-another-star-trek-classic/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/valerie-weiss-directs-another-star-trek-classic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}