Day: September 19, 2025

Star Trek Fandom Inclusion with Kennedy AllenStar Trek Fandom Inclusion with Kennedy Allen

September 19, 2025| admin| 2 Comments| 7:09 am

Kennedy Allen on Gatekeeping, Discovery, and the Fight for a Truly Inclusive Star Trek Fandom

OH!CAST | Exploring Geek Culture, Fandom and Pop Culture

Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.

Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of “oh!” moments.

Hosted by Cal MacDonald aka “DeepSpaceHebrides”

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In this episode of OH!CAST, host Calum MacDhòmhnail engages with Jason Bond, a passionate Gaelic educator and YouTuber, to explore the journey of learning Gaelic, the importance of storytelling in language acquisition, and the innovative teaching methods that can make learning more engaging. They discuss the challenges faced by learners, especially those outside of Gaelic-speaking regions, and the significance of cultural connections through language. The conversation also touches on the representation of Gaelic in media and the value of preserving endangered languages. Jason shares his insights on overcoming negativity towards Gaelic and emphasizes the enriching experiences that come from learning the language.

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