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First Contact Day 2026 - What's Next for Star Trek? w/ Matt Jennings

April 10, 2026 • Strange New Pod • Episode 281

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Join Girafe, Emcee, and Erik as they break down everything that happened, or we should say, DIDN'T happen during this year's Star Trek First Contact Day celebrations.

We are thrilled to welcome special guest Matt Jennings to the bridge to help us navigate the latest news, or lack thereof, and discuss the current state of the franchise. From the deafening silence on certain projects, we’re diving deep into what is next for the Star Trek universe. Grab your favorite beverage, engage with us in the live chat, and let’s talk about the future of Trek together.

Also, make sure to check out Matt's Indiegogo campaign for season two of his web series, 1701: A Blerd Story. The series follows the adventures of a black queer nerd as he navigates the world using his favorite television series (STAR TREK) as a moral compass.

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