What happens when Star Trek, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and unapologetic nerd culture collide? We sit down with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to talk about the power of finding your community, why queer representation matters, and how fandom can help change the world. From Trek to identity to building spaces where everyone belongs, this is a conversation full of heart, hope, and plenty of geeky fun.

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This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by @Zilatreks, a Star Trek content creator whose videos have entertained and connected fans across social media.

We talk about creating Trek content, navigating fandom online, favorite series and characters, the ever-growing Star Trek universe, and the community that keeps fans coming back for more. Along the way, we share plenty of laughs, geek out over all things Trek, and explore what makes this fandom so unique.

Whether you've been following @Zilatreks for years or are discovering her for the first time, this episode is a fun conversation celebrating the creativity and passion that make the Star Trek community thrive.

Be sure to follow @Zilatreks www.instagram.com/zilatreks

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Brace yourselves—this one's going to start arguments.

Hosts Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Nzinga, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to confess their biggest, boldest, and most controversial Star Trek opinions. From beloved captains and overrated series to unpopular character takes and fandom taboos, nothing is off-limits.

Will you agree? Will you rage in the comments? Either way, we want to hear your hottest Star Trek take!

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HFO Podcast Ep #64

Long time listener / first time caller and friend of the podcast, Steve, joins us to discuss the TNG Season 7 episode Preemptive Strike and how it relates to a certain Paramount+ show!

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The Hailing Frequencies Open Away Team has returned from Trek Long Island and they're ready to report in! Mike, Damian, and Lanita are joined by Audrey, Derick, Greg, Leigh Ellen, and Sonyl to recap a weekend packed with Star Trek fandom, celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, memorable moments, and plenty of convention chaos. What were the highlights? What surprised us? And what made Trek Long Island a must-attend event? Grab your convention badge and join us for this special Away Team Report.

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Sean Ferrick joins us to discuss Star Trek's complex history with the porn industry. From VHS porno parodies in the 90's to the nerdy content creators of today-- there has always been a link between nerds and kink.

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This week on Hailing Frequencies Open, we're honored to welcome Mary Chieffo, best known to Star Trek fans as the fierce Klingon leader L'Rell from Star Trek: Discovery. We dive into her journey into the Star Trek universe, the challenges of bringing a Klingon to life under layers of prosthetics, her love of Shakespeare, fandom, creativity, and what it means to be part of the ever-growing Star Trek legacy. Qapla'!

Learn more about Mary and her latest projects at Mary Chieffo's Official Website.

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Mike & Damian share their lists of episodes, characters & ships that you may have forgotten- but they're worth remembering!

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