Episode 3

A Gender Problem Part I

Published on: 1st November, 2022

This week, Elizabeth and Elliott begin a discussion on trans allegories in Star Trek. Part I focuses on examples of Trek handling the topic poorly.

Content Warning for transphobia.

Featured Trek Content:

[02:15] DS9 "Profit and Lace"

[20:34] VOY "Body and Soul"

[37:47] ENT "Unexpected"

[55:08] On the couch

[01:09:58] Conclusions

Copyright 2025 Elliott Encarnacion, Elizabeth Kimble

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Treknobabble Psychobabble: A Star Trek Podcast
Where art, music, politics, philosophy and especially psychology meet far beyond the stars and where few have gone before. Resident Trek nerd Elliott and humanoid psychology student Elizabeth discuss how the Star Trek franchise intersects with different themes across its various incarnations.

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Elliott Encarnación

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Resident Trek Nerd

Elizabeth Kimble

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Student of Humanoid Psychology