Angel Two: a feminist Star Trek podcast
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAngel Two is a feminist Star Trek podcast. In each episode, we discuss aspects of Star Trek from a feminist perspective; specific episodes, characters, themes and the implied messages about humanity and equality in the future, as well as over the last 50 years.
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Angel Two: A Feminist Deadloch Podcast
March 15, 2024 04:26 - 1 hour - 141 MBnuqneH, friends! We ate'nt dead, despite what PocketCasts tells me when I open our show page. This has been a long time in the works, mostly because editing caused me literal pain for several months. It's a short story, but quite dull. Herniated spinal disc; lots of opiates, yet still much lying on the floor wishing for the pain to end. At least SAD thought better of showing up, so small mercies and all that. Anyway. I've just finished editing the episode and just now realised t...
Angel Two: The Next Generation
September 17, 2023 23:22 - 1 hour - 139 MBWe're back! No, this time we mean it! Really! Really really! In this episode, we mostly chat about why the last return didn't really happen and what we're envisioning for the future of the show. And, because it's us, also The Littlest Hobo because sure, why not? If you want to get in touch with us... Email: [email protected] Patreon Bluesky Social Facebook Sadly, not 10 minutes after we finished recording, Ari's order was cancelled, and she did not get her taco.
R O M U L A N S B O N E
March 15, 2022 16:56 - 2 hours - 168 MBDue to technical issues recording, there are some unavoidable weird-sounding bits. Hopefully they're not too bad, and the next time we're recording they won't happen again. That's also why there's such a lag between recording and publishing. It's 2022 and we're in the Golden Age of Trek, so here's us chatting about stuff. And, sometimes, also Star Trek. I've listened to this at least 3 times to edit it and aside from LGBTQIA+ representation and uniform design, I couldn't tell you what else...
Angel Two (2021)
October 11, 2021 20:41 - 2 hours - 214 MBSurprise, we're out of stasis! Has much happened since the last episode? After a long hiatus, here's AB and Fiona to talk about Trek and definitely never deviate from the topic of Trek, not even once. *cough* The new(ish) microphone picked up E V E R Y T H I N G, so sorry about all the odd background noises. I've edited out as much as possible, but you might still hear my clock at times. Next time, we'll try to reduce that as much as possible (and AB isn't going to be allowed to so much ...
Why Do We Climb The Mountain?
November 01, 2018 23:49 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis is where the title is from. You're welcome. This is part two of our Hallowe'en bonanza! Wagon train to the stars? Apologies for the creakiest chair in Scotland and the occasionally weird edits; it's cough season and I didn't want to hurt your poor ears. Again. Knight Errant Press - the publishers of Queering The Map: Glasgow, an anthology that will include some of Sophie's work. The book is out November 24th 2018! Episodes discussed in this episode: The Assignment (DS9); Ma...
Credits to Navy Beans
October 31, 2018 04:57 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBBoo! As it's the season for surprises and jump scares, we decided to appear from nowhere to talk about seasonally-appropriate Trek episodes. This is part one of two because we ended up choosing lots of episodes (and yet still not covering them all) so watch your feed for the rest of the discussion. Spoilers for: Catspaw (TOS); Genesis, Frame of Mind, Schisms, Night Terrors and Sub Rosa (TNG); and The Assignment (DS9) If you would prefer 3+ hour long podcasts in future, you can re...
Disco Inferno
May 06, 2018 23:49 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBContent warning: near the end of the show, when we are discussing our favourite and not-so-favourite things/characters in Discovery, Fiona makes reference to PTSD and sexualised violence. Please keep this in mind if these are difficult topics for you. ----- Is that your threat ganglia showing or are you just surprised to see us in your podcast subscriptions feed? We are back, from outer space. You opened up your podcast app, with a sad look upon your face. You love our stupid show, our...
Pin Fight!
August 06, 2017 23:31 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBGreetings friends! In this episode there is pain, there are pin badges and there is much conjecture about what Star Trek Discovery might be like. We have no more idea than you do, possibly even less because this was recorded before #STLV17 and our plan to slingshot around the Sun was somewhat hampered by our lack of a suitable vehicle. AB (was) volunteered to try it with many, many layers of tinfoil wrapped around her, but the elastic band broke before she even left orbit. Does anyone ...
But Is It Though?
May 19, 2017 21:50 - 1 hour - 58 MBLookie loo, guess who? Yes, we're back. Winter's pretty much a write-off for us, so consider this a new season of Angel Two? Due to technical problems and possibly the worst bad mental health period I've had since the last one the time I went to hospital, this is fully a month after we recorded. And the editing is minimal. Sorry that I couldn't do a better job, but there's Women At Warp if you want something more professional sounding! I also have no idea what's in this episode, s...
For the love of...
November 16, 2016 03:24 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThanks for sticking with us, folks! A couple of months ago, Adam Nimoy's documentary For the Love of Spock was released and as Sophie had contributed to the Kickstarter, she graciously waited until we were all together before watching it. Patience of a saint, that woman. We discuss said film and our thoughts on it and then, as we do, meander off topic a bit. AB and Fiona even disagree on something! Phasers (set to stun, we don't hate each other that much) at dawn! To watch For the Love of ...
Beyond Expectations
October 04, 2016 21:06 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSPOILERS for Star Trek Beyond contained herein! Don't say we didn't warn you! MJ, Sophie and Fiona took a trip to see Star Trek Beyond in the cinema and were quite surprised. When AB finally sees it, she may well kick herself, but not hard because it's still not ST:VI. Better than ST:V and Into Drekness, to damn it with faint praise. Does anyone even read the show notes? If you do, gonnae tweet me with the Vulcan salute emoji @angeltwopod? Or post it on facebook.com/angeltwopodcast...
Dude, Have You Even Watched Star Trek?
August 23, 2016 03:16 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOver a Google Hangout, AB, Sophie and Fiona talk a bunch of Trek news. Okay, it was news at the time, but true to form I'm glacial in my editing speed and then technology intervened and ate the edited episode then refused to upload it... Anyway. It's here! Because of the Hangout, the audio quality isn't great. Sophie is oddly quiet. And I left my window open. Again. It's gonzo podcasting, 'kay? It's a stylistic choice. Honest. We cover the initial tease for Star Trek Discovery; Agents ...
Introducing MJ: Part 2
July 18, 2016 02:38 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBYes, I'm aware that revenge is a dish best served cold, so will be wary of any ice cream-based treats Sophie offers me. MJ watched more DS9 with us (Sophie and Fiona this time; AB was unable to join us - she said something about a cellular peptide cake, with mint frosting?) Past Tense Pt. 2 (we ended up watching part one the previous week after recording) and In the Pale Moonlight, with TNG's Half a Life in between. As ever, it's taken a while to get this episode out to your ears (ap...
Introducing MJ (Part 1)
July 01, 2016 02:02 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, we introduce MJ as both a new member of the Angel Two crew and to Star Trek - yes, we found someone we know and like who hasn't seen Star Trek and are taking steps to fix that terrible situation. Don't worry, she's completely down with it! Also: MJ's mum - sorry about the swearing. MJ's introduction begins with TNG - The Measure of a Man, DS9 - Civil Defence and Voyager - Eye of the Needle. If you want to get in touch, say to ask us to record more often, you ca...
The Human Adventure Is... zzzZZZzz
April 18, 2016 05:34 - 2 hours - 111 MBHello friends! We thought it would be fun to watch The Motion Picture (muted, with subtitles) and record the experience for you. Gosh, were we wrong! That said, if you also mute the movie and listen to us instead, it will almost certainly be more fun for you. Try it with the drinking game: reaction shot - drink; over-long sfx shot - drink some more. Additionally, codeine and I don't mix too well, so I say some strange and silly things ("a very lot much amount of make up"?) but be kind. I e...
Nice Guys™ of the 24th Century
March 16, 2016 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIn the future, we have achieved equality (amongst other things) but when it comes to affairs of the heart... (who else has a weird version of Faith Of The Heart in their heads now? Sorrynotsorry) the men of Trek are often shown to behave in a very retro way. We discussed this, at great length, a few weeks ago. As ever, please give us feedback: [email protected] twitter.com/angeltwopod facebook.com/angeltwopodcast angeltwopodcast.com Broken Rainbow UK donation page, pl...
The Majestic MBR
January 30, 2016 22:55 - 1 hour - 55 MBFirstly, our most sincere apologies for the delays in getting this episode out; hopefully it will be worth the wait! Also, the audio quality might not quite be up to par - this is probably related to the problems we had with the actual recording. Anyway, it's not like I produce NPR-quality podcasts, what do you want from me??? In this episode, we pay tribute to the fabulous and wonderful Majel Barrett Roddenberry. If you're unfamiliar with her place in Trek history, are you sure you've ...
Starfleet Is EVIL.
October 30, 2015 01:12 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this episode, we struggle to stay on the topic we meant to talk about; Season 3 TNG's 'The Offspring' (SPOILERS: Data becomes a daddy for about 42 minutes) and Season 5 DS9's 'The Begotten'. Totally not the same story, why would you say that? Odo not only becomes a quasi-parent, he also resolves his daddy issues. Totes not the same. As we ended up talking about a wide variety of things, we'll try to ensure that there's actually show notes if there's anything you want to find out more ab...
Q Ex Machina
September 06, 2015 17:28 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBAnother lengthy episode! We have a lot to say about everybody's favourite Trek (TNG onwards, anyway) scoundrel - Q. And a few other things, which brings us to a very important show note: there's swearing in this one. A lot of swearing. If this is something you don't care to listen to, that's okay - skip the bit between 1hr 39mins and 1hr 47mins (and about 30 seconds). We were interrupted about midway through, so there's an unavoidable break. Fiona's neighbour has a dog that doesn't like...
In the Ready Room, with trivia and tea.
July 21, 2015 13:38 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBLife is happening and getting in the way of important Star Trek feminism discussions. Forgive us? (You can show your forgiveness and understanding by interacting with us digitally. Details in the show!) While Fiona is far more audible this time, I also forgot to close the window, so sorry about the traffic noises. Won't do that again, unless there's a fire while recording, in which case traffic will be the last thing on all our minds. And my crossfade sucks almost as badly as Angel One. ...
Episode 2
June 22, 2015 00:37 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThe obvious place for us to go to is Angel One. Spoiler: it SUCKS. We discuss how badly this episode sucks at great length, and more importantly, why it sucks so badly that Fiona rolled her eyes so hard at it, she fell out her chair. Trufax. The format of the episode might be different to episode one; this is because Fiona - once safely seated again - is learning all kinds of audio trickery (and may even start using said trickery in the actual podcast sometime), so please give her fe...
Angel Two: a feminist Star Trek podcast
June 07, 2015 22:22 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBSettle in with your cup of Earl Grey (hot), raktajino, Saurian brandy, or... well, it's green? This is a long one! We are AB Silvera, Sophie Norman and Fiona, and we're Star Trek obsessives fans. (Sorry, Sophie!) We're also feminists. Who loooove to talk about Star Trek. You won't know us from anything, unless you stalk us on twitter, in which case - hi Mum! In this episode, we discuss our personal histories with Trek, and episodes we watched just before recording, which will hopefu...