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SAM, Sisko, and the Weight of Being an Emissary
Episode 3
Friday, 6 February, 2026

Kerrice Brooks *WARNING SPOILERS!* The SyFy Sistas sit down with Kerrice Brooks, who plays SAM on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, to talk about the episode "Series Acclimation Mil". As an Emissary to her people, SAM's journey deepens when she grapples with the fate of a Starfleet Emissary from the past — The Emissary of the Prophets, Benjamin Lafayette Sisko. Sista Tamia and Kerrice also share a personal conversation about Kerrice's path to Star Trek, being seen, and finding belonging in a universe that doesn't always make space. 🎧 Subscribe and don't miss a single episode of Season 6! Kerrice Brooks: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories/lilkerriceb/ Watch Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ep 5 "Series Acclimation Mil" on Paramount+ Associate Producers: Sailor Marj, Karen Dramera, Stephanie Baker  Logo: Dena Massenburg  Music: "Poppin off the Rip" by RAGE (YouTube Audio Library) The SyFy Sistas Podcast — named 2025 Best All-Around Star Trek Podcast by TrekMovie Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/syfysistas  Subscribe, Like, Share: linktr.ee/syfysistas  Find us on The Trek Geeks Podcasts Network: trekgeeks.com FanSets — Our pins have character. Thanks to FanSets for being the presenting sponsor of the Trek Geeks Podcasts. Use the exclusive code in this episode for 10% off: fansets.com