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71: Women of the First Conventions

71: Women of the First Conventions

FromWomen at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast


71: Women of the First Conventions

FromWomen at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Nov 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we’re joined by Devra Langsam, publisher of Spockanalia and organizer of the first Star Trek convention in 1972 in NY, and Lynn Cohen-Koehler, who helped organize the first Philadelphia convention in 1975.  We discuss how Star Trek changed the face of fandom and science fiction conventions, the history of early conventions, the rise of the “corporate” con, and how cons and con culture have evolved over the last 45 years. HOSTS Jarrah, Sue GUESTS Devra Langsam and Lynn Cohen-Koehler EDITOR Jarrah SHOW IMAGE Registration desk at the first official Star Trek convention in 1972.  (Photo by Charles Frattini/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images) Send us your feedback! Email:  crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show: http://www.patreon.com/womenatwarp
Released:
Nov 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A groundbreaking bi-weekly podcast committed to examining Star Trek from a feminist perspective, exploring Intersectional Diversity in Infinite Combinations with a rotating crew of seven hosts. Tune in for everything from episode and character analysis to history of women behind the scenes and in fan culture to discussion of larger themes and messages throughout the franchise. Part of Roddenberry Podcasts.