Michael and Rodney dive into the Strange New Worlds season 4 finale, Tomorrow's Enterprise. Lots of character development and lots of fun things to see on board the future Enterprise.

This time, we look at "One La'An a Time," a major turning point for the La'An character and a return visit to The Elysian Kingdom.Join us as we deconstruc this comples fantasy-themed episode.

Join us as the academy faculty members look at the Strange New Worlds episode Orders of Magnitude, a strong episode with an ethical challenge for Kirk and lots of character development.

Trelane returns to force our heroes into a soap opera and Pike mourns Juliet in an excellent episode that is both fun and filled with character development.

This week Strange New worlds explores the disaster story genre with a LOT of character development. The Academy professors look at the story, the visual design, the ethics, and philosophy of the story...

The Academy faculty, Rodney and Michael, take a deep dive into the Strange New Worlds puppet episode, Level Five Transporter Accident. Need we say more?

The Academy professors deconstruct A Case of Chiaroscuro, Star Trek's first Black and White episode, including the story and visual design and the ethisc and philosophy of the sutiation on planet Mat-...

Rodney and Michael deconstruct the Strange New Worlds shore leave episode, "Human Best Friend." They find a lot more than just a simple comedic episode, including lots of character development amnd se...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

This time'' it's the Strange New Worlds Season 4, episode 2, "The Griffin Incident." Professors Michael and Rodney unpack this scifi horror episode that reveals inner conflicts and character developme...

The professors Rodney and Michael unpack the Strange New Worlds season 4 premiere, Valles Marineres (the one with dinosaurs). There's a lot to explore in this eposide, from time travel to complex ethi...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

The pause, which could last until next summer, comes days after a federal judge temporarily halted the deal in response to a challenge by 12 attorneys general.

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

The Academy professors look back to where Star Trek began - the first pilot episode, The Cage. As usual, their focus is on the story, and also the ethics, philosophy, and lessons learned from The Cage...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

The Star Trek Academy Podcast · Episode

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character development, themes, morals, ethics, and lessons to be learned from each new episode.

The Academy faculty members take a fresh look at the second J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie, Star Trek Into Darkness, including strengths and weaknesses of the story, the visual production design, and the...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

While we wait for new Star Trek, Rodney and Michael are finishing their retrospective of Star Trek theatrical films, this time considering the first JJ Abrams Trek movie.

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

Nathan Fillion says 'Firefly' animated series is in development with costars to voice their original roles. Concept art revealed.

Rodney and Michael deconstruct the Starfleet Academy season 1 finale, "Rubincon." It's a blockbuster character-driven episode with lots of emphasis on ethics and take-away lessons for the audience.

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

The Academy faculty break down part 1 of the two-part season finale of Starfleet Academy season 1, a strong, fast-moving episode setting up a huge threat for the final episode of the season.

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

HBO Max and Paramount+ will be combined into one streaming platform if Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery gains regulatory approval, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison sai…

The Academy faculty members like the must-watch episode "The Life of the Stars" a lot and take a deep dive into the script, production design, and the meaning behind the story.

The Academy faculty members like the must-watch episode "The Life of the Stars" a lot and take a deep dive into the script, production design, and the meaning behind the story.

The Academy faculty members like the must-watch episode "The Life of the Stars" a lot and take a deep dive into the script, production design, and the meaning behind the story.

The Academy professors dive into the Starfleet Academy episode 7, Ko'Zeine. It's an episode filled with backstory of cadets, character development, and some thoughtful lessons.

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

"Come, Let's Away" is a dark, intense Starfleet Academy episode. Michael and Rodney find it to be well-paced with strong messages about duty. Join in the conversation!

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...

Is it a loving tribute to Deep Space 9, or (as a few claim) attacking the memory of the series. Michael and Rodney, it turns out, like the episode and take a deep dive into why.

Professors Michael and Rodney unpack this strong Star Fleet Academy episode #4 about self-determination, cultural sensitivity, and "being seen." It is possible the strongest episode of the series so f...

A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character dev...