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Join Keith and Marshal as they trek with Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William Riker, Lieutenant Commander Data, and the rest of crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NC-1701-D).   We say good-bye to Tasha Yar, discover a new life form, over throw a Starfleet infiltration, and say "no" to drugs.  We meet new aliens and are reunited with Klingons and Romulans.To download, right-click here and then click SaveJoin the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards.Timecode.........Episode Title00:02:42..........."Angel One"00:10:39..........."11001001"00:17:17..........."Too Short a Season"00:24:32..........."When the Bough Breaks"00:32:09..........."Home Soil"00:40:33..........."Coming of Age"00:49:03..........."Heart of Glory"00:56:26..........."The Arsenal of Freedom"01:03:54..........."Symbiosis"01:10:58..........."Skin of Evil"01:18:48..........."We'll Always Have Paris"01:24:48..........."Conspiracy"01:37:53..........."The Neutral Zone"

Watching Now: Strange New Worlds is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Trek. There's plenty of Star Wars here, let's pick up the Trek and go boldly on together! Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

It's our season 7 premiere! Illustrator, cartoonist, and author Gemma Correll joins Sean to talk about her design mistakes, as well as Beano's "Attitude" era, copying the Old Masters, and Patience & Fortitude.You can find all of Gemma's work, including her books and other merch, on the web at gemmacorrell.com! The Worrier's Guide to Life is the perfect companion to this episode, and a great gift for any Starfleet officers in your life who also happen to be Klingon. You can also follow Gemma as @gemmacorrell on Instagram, Facebook, and tons more platforms to see her comics!This is our seventh season premiere, and if you're new to the show, this is a great time to get on board! We'll have new episodes through mid-December, so stick around wherever you heard it, or visit dididothat.design to see more options.Upcoming Live Events:LOS ANGELES: AIGA Design Conference 2025: October 9–11 at the Westin Bonaventure LA. Listeners of this show can use offer code 25DIDIDOTHAT15 to take 15% off your registration! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes Ferengi Love Songs: Rene has found his niche: horny Ferengi. Starfleet pest control is... interesting. Time to visit Moogie! Strangest thing to find in your childhood closet? Wait, how big is this closet?? Brunt is a Sovereign class hater. The one place where the Ferengi>America analogy falls down in the 21st century is that they don't generally shoot people to solve problems. The gang makes Aaron produce a new sound effect. The Ferengi market must be incredible volatile. O'Brien makes other people suffer. Odo turns his inner cop into community work. Soldiers of the Empire: We've been in Nog's shoes. Klingons would love anime. Time for some Klingon weeb bullshit. Dax is a better Klingon than Worf. Martok is acting weird. Worf puts over Martok by taking a knife to the kidney. Martok gets his groove back, and Worf gets a new house. Some more Klingon thoughts. DS9 is the rare show without much rivalry in female friendships. A divergence into Dragonriders of Pern. BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network. Connect with the show at @babylonpod.page Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon! Justen can be found at @justen.babylonpod.page Ana can be found at @ana.babylonpod.page, and also made our show art. Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast. Jude Vais can be found at @jude.athrabeth.com. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings. Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine. Music attribution: Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault. This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @aaron.compleatdiscography.page Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

We are quickly approaching the end of STRANGE NEW WORLDS season 3. In the penultimate episode, we seem to finally be getting the hashtag Moretegas story many of us have been asking for when a Erica Ortegas shuttle mission turns deadly. Season 3 of SNW has been a mixed bag for a lot of us. Does this story offer compelling character spotlight or more recycled tropey ideas? Bust open the Starfleet emergency rations and gather around some glowing rocks so we can discuss.As always, available in both video and audio-only formats.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Q5_R1bqXkGet RSS feed:https://anchor.fm/s/f37edb0c/podcast/rssApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tex-trek/id1495605753?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6mdZ030Klldxwn7SSc5PKp?si=3BOqsbQER9Ssfppqk7lofQ&fbclid=IwAR1M1uH_xBE1lYWcwQocoDzjoVSsLmCgBt08TCEYAltwIH3MPC0S60bMCsEJoin our Discord server:https://discord.gg/YXPeRyQh7ySupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/txtrekStar Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 3 Episode 9"Terrarium"Written by Alan B. McElroyDirected by Andrew CouttsStranded on a toxic moon, Ortegas must defy her deepest beliefs to survive.http://www.facebook.com/textrekhttps://www.instagram.com/txtrek/http://twitter.com/TxTrekhttps://www.tiktok.com/@txtrekEmail: fathereeactual@tex-trek.com

Watching Now: Strange New Worlds is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Trek. There's plenty of Star Wars here, let's pick up the Trek and go boldly on together! Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

An episode review of SNW 3x07: "What is Starfleet?" and the future of Star Trek past Strange New Worlds.In the seventh episode of the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "What is Starfleet?" a documentary by Beto Ortegas has been made available for viewing regarding a recent mission of the Enterprise. Also, what are we to get for Star Trek after Strange New Worlds? In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, Wes reviews the episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and critiques the new ideas for new Star Trek series.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/tctrekkiespod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/twincitiestrekkiespod). Find us on BlueSky! You can also leave us comments via the Spotify version of the episode. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!*The episode is dedicated to the victims, families and others affected by the Annunciation School Shooting that took place August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis.*

Discussing SNW episodes 27-28. "What is Starfleet?" (127) @ 00:47, "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" (128) @ 14:49.

Strange New Worlds: Season 3 It's time to beam back on board the Enterprise as we check back in on Strange New Worlds for season 3 of their 5 year mission… We have had musical episodes, Cartoon crossovers and classic characters aplenty, so now we are 3 seasons deep, are they still boldly going? Or have they taken the wrong turn at Tau-ceti? The entire bridge crew is on board for this review, with Captain Dion scraping klingons off the starboard bow, Science office Peta stoically raising a quizzical eyebrow, First officer Jill recovering from an Away Mission in Rockhampton and Red-Shirt Quinny dodging death at every turn. Bring your phasers, set to “stunningly entertained” friends! Synopsis Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One explore new worlds around the galaxy on the U.S.S. Enterprise. https://youtu.be/BjfMsXjMNb4 A huge thank you to all the Gorn and Andorian/Tellarite types who listen to each episode of the show, especially those of you Starfleet renegades who join in on the live-chat during the Twitch stream this week (and every week!). If you haven't done so before join us next week for our live show! Special love and thanks goes to those who have financially bolstered this podcast with gold pressed latinum beamed directly into our Ko-Fi cup and now also by subscribing on Twitch! Your generosity is always appreciated! If you feel so inclined drop us a sub! The more ferengi subs we get the more emotes, you get! Every bit of your support helps us to achieve our second run of five year missions... Don't fret if you can't be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually within a day or so. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them! https://youtu.be/cwqPH7UhKYI?si=1Dw7ERfLsCjJnrR0 https://youtu.be/lwfvPwW9UTo?si=1dNOSL3_Bm84CbF- WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/

The two best episodes of SNW's third season could not be more different: a dark documentary and a lighthearted comedy. (The post Strange New Worlds S3E07–08: What Is Starfleet? & Four-and-a-Half Vulcans first appeared on Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast.)

Christian Ashley, Evan Garcia, and Herbie Ramsey dive into the latest buzzing topics in geek culture, focusing on "Peacemaker," "Strange New Worlds," and the intriguing new series "Alien Earth." Right off the bat, they explore the wild antics of "Peacemaker" Season 2, where John Cena's character navigates a chaotic world full of moral dilemmas and unexpected twists, all while trying to find his place in an ever-evolving universe. They switch gears to "Strange New Worlds," praising its fresh take on the Star Trek franchise, which brings back the essence of exploration and the complexities of humanity. The trio doesn't shy away from discussing the fascinating themes in "Alien Earth," where they ponder deep questions about consciousness, identity, and the implications of transhumanism. With a relaxed vibe and witty banter, these three geeks serve up an episode that's not just informative but also a fun ride through the cosmos of their favorite fandoms, all while weaving in their shared faith perspective.The latest buzz in geek culture is brought to life in this episode of Systematic Geekology, where hosts Christian Ashley, Evan Garcia, and Herbie Ramsey get deep into some exciting new content from beloved fandoms. They kick things off with a spirited discussion about the anticipated second season of Peacemaker, noting how it picks up after the chaos of season one, with Peacemaker trying to navigate his complex identity against a backdrop of superhero antics and moral dilemmas. The trio dives into the character's struggle to balance his violent tendencies with a desire for acceptance, all while engaging in some hilariously absurd situations that only James Gunn could conjure. With clever banter and insightful commentary, they explore how Peacemaker's journey mirrors broader themes of redemption and self-discovery, making it a compelling watch for fans and newcomers alike.Shifting gears, the conversation transitions to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, where the hosts express their adoration for Captain Pike's crew and the show's refreshing return to the franchise's exploratory roots. They highlight how this third season is not just about space adventures but also delves into the characters' personal growth and the moral complexities of their missions. The hosts enthuse about the show's ability to weave in humor and drama while tackling serious themes, like the ethical implications of their explorations and the consequences of their actions across the galaxy. The chemistry among the crew is palpable, and the hosts can't help but share their excitement for the character arcs, especially how they juxtapose the optimism of Starfleet with the harsh realities of interstellar politics.Lastly, Alien Earth comes into focus, with the hosts discussing its intriguing premise that blends sci-fi horror with philosophical questions about consciousness and identity. They delve into the concept of uploading consciousness to synthetic bodies and the ethical dilemmas that arise from such advancements. The discussions reveal a mix of skepticism and curiosity about the implications of these technologies, drawing parallels to real-world advancements in AI and robotics. The show's ability to maintain the eerie tension associated with the Xenomorphs, while also exploring deeper existential themes, captivates the hosts and promises viewers a thrilling ride. Through their witty exchanges, they manage to highlight the show's depth, making it clear that Alien Earth is not just another sci-fi series but a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in an increasingly digital world.Takeaways: In the latest 'What's News' episode, the trio dives deep into 'Peacemaker', tackling its unique blend of humor and action while exploring themes of identity and redemption. 'Strange New Worlds' is celebrated for its fresh take on classic Star Trek narratives, emphasizing exploration and moral...

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton engage in a graceful dance fight while beaming in with reviews of the seventh and eighth episodes of Strange New Worlds S3, What is Starfleet? and Four-and-a-Half Vulcans. From Ortegas' increasingly visible documentarian brother, to Vulcan makeovers and M'Benga's bizarre behaviour, the duo cover it all.  Join our Facebook page for exclusive content such as videos and bonus episodes.  And you can also visit our blog, or follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Send any other questions, topic ideas or feedback to subspacetransmissionspod@gmail.com! Related Podcast Episodes: When Star Trek Does Comedy What is Starfleet? Join us next time as we engage with Strange New Worlds' latest episode, Terrarium!

It's like The Office except somewhat less plausible. Join your varied-viewed hosts as they discuss what works, what doesn't work, and what aggravates to the core in this somewhat trite application of a wearying old trope. Listen to find out which host had the most trouble with this episode, and which was perfectly fine with it! There's other good stuff in here too that your humble description writer can't recall, but it's totally worth a listen. Totally! Spoiler warning! We dive right into a detail-rich discussion of this episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, so if you haven't had a chance to see it yet – beware! Next week: We continue our weekly coverage of Season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" Note that this and all episodes of the It's Got Star Trek podcast contain explicit language and, frankly, an unnecessary amount of offensive content, so the show is intended only for adults and really really cool kids. Would you like to give us money in return for extra silliness? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/itsgotstartrek! Please utilize one of the following options if you have an interest in contacting your hosts: Record a message to us at itsgotstartrek.com/record Email us at feedback@itsgotstartrek.com Blueskyify us @ItsGotStarTrek Threaden us @ItsGotStarTrek Mastodon us @ItsGotStarTrek@tenforward.social Instagramaphone us @ItsGotStarTrek Facebookify us @ItsGotStarTrek Twitter us @ItsGotStarTrek Watch a static image while listening to the podcast on YouTube Telephone us at 202-456-1414 You can also visit www.itsgotstartrek.com and leave a comment or head on over to the It's Got Everything subreddit to join the discussion.

Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/00:00:00 - Topics00:01:34 - More evidence that federalization of Washington DC metro police involves cleaning out underground Satanic networks. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1959636652650836125 00:09:31 - Some ET humor to start your week. Redneck Stargate - We're Redneck SG-1! https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1959937881453076794 00:10:47 - Escape from the Cabal, AI & God Matrix into an organic 5D Earth: George Kavassilas Interview: https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1959940240962891875 00:17:45 - Michael Sharp examines the pressure and intimidation on witnesses, researchers, and scientists with first-hand information on classified UFO programs. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1959949285623021713 00:20:13 - Book depicts an object such as 3I/Atlas turning towards Earth, triggering an attempted coup by the Deep State in likely case of predictive programming. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1960155520481816610 00:24:22 - Deep State tracking whistleblowers to compromise such networks, while White Hats/positive ETs track and identify Deep State performing such actions. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1960156846838227134 00:27:46 - Double blind remote viewing session on 3I/Atlas shows it is a large object moving through our solar system that is being guided at a distance. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1960302951991218230 00:34:16 - Rear Adm Tim Gallaudet explains Non-Disclosure Agreements concerning classified programs which describe jail time for the unauthorized release of program secrets. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1960311822763835888 00:42:30 - Recognizing the difference between personality cults and true teachers in the UFO movement: https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1960680798589243415 00:46:24 - Building a "Starfleet" for a Star Trek future that is the optimal future for the US Space Force. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1960699824652566972 00:49:18 - JP Update #49 – Meeting a Nordic Interdimensional Angel https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1961026048075726910 00:55:07 - The JWST is deliberately showing low-resolution images of 3I/Atlas to hide the truth of what it is. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1961028091582566891 00:57:54 - The US House of Representatives now also has a proposed amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that includes the UAP Disclosure Act. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1961247229517193487 01:00:22 - Over 8000 metallic orb sightings from Dec 2022 to June 2025, many near military bases. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1961250078779478221 01:02:31 - Evidence grows that 3I/Atlas is a spacecraft rather than a natural comet based on the discovery of a technosignature. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1961386525620363569 01:05:13 - Earth's Liberation from the Deep State & Joining the Galactic Federation – New Webinar https://www.crowdcast.io/c/earthliberationfromdeepstate

Watching Now: Strange New Worlds is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Trek. There's plenty of Star Wars here, let's pick up the Trek and go boldly on together! Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

https://youtu.be/5KRNg6WGJM4Matt and Sean talk about propaganda, how to spot it, and whether it's a good storytelling technique, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3, Episode 7, “What is Starfleet?” YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintimeAudio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.showGet in touch: https://trekintime.show/contactFollow us on X: @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

A once theoretical “Null Space” has been found – theoretical? Maybe, but Null plus Null always equals Null!  A race of androgo-noians – talk about NULL! The Enterprise swings its “D” into uncharted territory and takes on the brave new world of gender politics for the first time! Talk about boldly going. (The fans were begging for the show to address gay characters – fans, please, stop begging!) After all,  we had Riker playing second in command to the Matriarch in “Angel One” in Season One! Remember all that Frakes nipple play? If that wasn't enough gender-bending, this time ol' Johnny falls in love with a J'nailian who doesn't play by normal J'nailian rules – she's GAAAAAAAY for Johnny! By the way, they've lost their shuttle in some null space and need the Enterprise to enter that Null space, carefully! Be careful on the entry… and PULL their shuttle safely out! So, Riker and this J'nailian get crammed into a Starfleet shuttle and sparks fly – this time Rikes ass is getting zapped but in a good way! Riker is smitten by this non-gendering space… person! Will Next Gen be able to navigate the complications of gender assignment in 1992? Will Riker get to expose his bare chest to the J'nailian? Will they ever get that shuttle out of null-space? What the fuck is Null Space anyway? Find out in this new exciting adventure on ST:TNGeez! Not Another Star Trek Podcast!Even more available at: https://tngeez.com

In this episode of Boldly Go, Brandi and Dave review episode 307 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, What is Starfleet? Topics include animal cruelty, documentary film making, and personal agendas. Are there diversions? You bet there are!

In this episode, we unpack the layered storytelling of Strange New Worlds 3×07. Unlock More Star Trek Content with Our Premium Shows: Join our bonus feed for exclusive Star Trek discussions, including Unimatrix Zero, our premium preshow, where we discuss the latest and exciting Star Trek news – www.patreon.com/rainmandigital

There's trouble on the (possibly tiny?) world of Kwejian this week, and Book has to book it over there in "Sanctuary"! Surprisingly convincing the Starfleet powers-that-be to let the "Discovery" and her crew tag along is super easy, barely an inconvenience and we're all getting involved in family drama that overlaps neatly with the oft-mentioned Emerald Chain its boss Osira! Also this week: two plots with one stone, the Federation Quid Pro Quo, and comedy sci-fi! [Sanctuary: 01:11; yuk it up: 47:11] [set phasers to fun!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/793057384742486016/a-priest-an-alien-and-a-time-traveler-walk-into ]

[SNW307] Join jaQ` and returning Special Guest Grayson to finally answer the question What is Starfleet? as we cover Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season three, episode seven.

Captains Quadrant Debrief: “What is Starfleet?” | Strange New Worlds Deep DiveIn this thought‑provoking Strange New Worlds episode, the question isn't just asked — it's challenged: What is Starfleet? Join the Captains Quadrant crew as we unpack the faux‑documentary format, the moral dilemmas, and the emotional gut‑punches that make this one of the most talked‑about episodes of the season 3.In this debrief, we explore:The fine line between exploration and empireHow Starfleet's image shifts under scrutinyUhura's heartfelt performance and Spock's surprising vulnerability as half human?The tension between truth, duty, and propagandaWhat this episode says about the core values of the FederationWhether you're a lifelong Trek fan or just discovering the Final Frontier, this conversation will make you rethink what it truly means to serve.

Beto's been filming on the Enterprise for weeks, maman - and the fruit of his labor is “What is Starfleet?” There were other things to talk about, maman. Starfleet probably didn't declassify that ish, maman. We're talking about Strange New Worlds 3x07 - “What is Starfleet?” as well as a little bit of news about who Paramount has put in charge of programming at Paramount +!Episode Reviewed: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3x07 - "What is Starfleet?" Hosts:David C. RobersonMatthew CarrollNote: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues Dave and Matt's ongoing journey discussing Star Trek as they have since the late 1980s.Join Us:Site: http://startrekucast.comApple: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpotify: http://bit.ly/StarTrekUCastSpreaker: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpreaker

On "Phasers Set To Stun," we recognize the popularity of all things Star Trek, with a look at the television shows, animation, movies, and much more. On this week's episode, our crew continues their conversation about the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Join us for a recap of episode 7, What Is Starfleet?For exclusive episodes and content, send some latinum to our Patreon here! You can sign up for a FREE 7-day trial, or sign up for a free membership to get limited access!Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on X Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.

Welcome to Captain's Pod, a Star Trek podcast presented by Ian and Deneé! Join the crew as Ian enjoys some ship stats, Deneé enjoys some lip gloss, and Aaron enjoys a sweater.NEXT WEEK: Strange New Worlds: Four and a Half Vulcans (S3E8)1) Ten Forward- Thoughts on the episode; what did the crew love and what can go out the airlock! (4:42) 2) The Observation Lounge/Captain's Yacht- The crew ponder YOUR Priority One transmissions from Twitch, Discord, and Email! (54:33) 3) The Jefferies Tubes- Bloopers and other goodies that didn't make it into the show. Don't tell Section 31! (1:08:40)Want early and ad-free access to the show PLUS other perks? Starting 9/1/25 that'll be exclusively at Ian and Deneé's Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/iananddeneeJoin the live recording of the show! FRIDAYS AT 6PM CENTRAL!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iananddenee?si=sAmifSnfaDWnJzDATwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/deneesaysConnect with us!Email: ian@iananddenee.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/DWVWyzq5Bluesky! The Show: @captainspod.bsky.socialIan: @whittsinned.bsky.socialDeneé: @deneesays.bsky.socialEmail code: QAPLA'And live long and Podsper!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is not what we meant by saying "Moretegas", a record number of Stargate mentions, man pain, and we finally get the sweater content we deserve.

“What Is Starfleet?” The long-teased documentary by Umberto Ortegas has finally been released. “Starfleet presents themselves as our quadrant's shining example of duty, honor, peacekeeping,” says the little brother of Erica Ortegas, who flies the ship. “But what separates a federation from an empire? Both colonize. Both impose their laws and doctrines on others. Are they explorers as they claim? Or soldiers as they appear? They call their vessels starships. What distinguishes them from warships?” Filming a mission during which the Enterprise is ordered to transport cargo that turns out to be a sentient being that turns out to have been transformed into a weapon certainly begs answers to those questions. As viewers, we watch the findings of this young investigative reporter unfold and lead him down a path he may not have expected. In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with “What Is Starfleet?” We discuss the documentary concept, Beto's agenda, and pacing in short seasons as well as the big question (and whether the story answers it). Chapters Intro (0:00:00) An Age-Old Question (00:03:26) Speed Bump for the Season? (00:17:36) Journalistic Standards (00:21:49) Are We Too Impatient As Viewers Today? (00:27:46) Core Elements (00:36:43) Seeking Out New Life (00:41:04) There Be Whales Here! (00:47:57) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:51:09) Closing (01:01:57) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

Union Federation EP.224: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 3 - EP.07: "What Is Starfleet?" Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Union Federation Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/union-federation Welcome to the Union Federation Podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network & BQN Network, where we discuss both Star Trek and The Orville. Your Union Federation crew return to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, with the new (2025) 10 episode season 3! On this  episode we discuss:  Union Federation EP.224: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 3 - EP.07: "What Is Starfleet?"   Until next time on the Union Federation Podcast, "Live Long & Prosper" & "We Are, Without A Doubt, The Weirdest Ship In The Fleet!"   Union Federation Podcast Contact Info. Hailing frequencies are now open........   Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork   Union Federation: A Star Trek and The Orville Podcast Feed: Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/union-federation   Facebook: The Union Federation: A Star Trek and Orville Podcast Group. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323504344789120   - Fandom Podcast Network Master Audio Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Fandom Podcast Network is on ALL major podcasts platforms. - Email: theunionfederation@gmail.com - Instagram: @UnionFederationPodcast / https://www.instagram.com/unionfederationpodcast/ - X (Twitter) : @unionfedpodcast / https://x.com/UnionFedPodcast - Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Blue Sky: @akylew - Amy Nelson on X: @MissAmyNelson / Instagram: @amynelson522 / Bluesky: @bqnpodcasts & @CounselorAmy - Hayley Stoddart on Instagram & Bluesky: @trekkie01D - Kevin Reitzel on X / Instagram / Threads / Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix   Where to Find BQN: Instagram: @BQNpodcasts Bluesky: @bqnpodcasts Facebook: The BQN Collective (listener's group) Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bqnpodcast   #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #UnionFederation #UnionFederationPodcast #BQN #StarTrek #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #StarTrekStrangeNewWorldsSeason3 #StarTrekStrangeNewWorldsWhatIsStarfleet #WhatIsStarfleet #AmyNelson #HayleyStoddart #KyleWagner #KevinReitzel

We turn the microphone inward this week and take a close look at what Star Trek Strange New Worlds really means to the hosts of Open Pike Night…Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou joins us on stage to unpack and dissect the shortest episode of Season 3! Send your voice hail to OPN Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpike.bsky.social on Blue Sky Follow OpenPike on Instagram Follow Openpike on Youtube

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Episode 7 of Season 3 of Strange New Worlds gives us one of the most unique episodes of Star Trek that the franchise has seen. The episode gives a traditional Star Trek story but wrapped up in a documentary, led by Beto Ortegas. The beginning of the episode shows, what appears to be, a very slanted view of what Starfleet is by Beto as he asks very difficult questions about Starfleet and their mission and purpose. Characters are interviewed and we see events unfold through the lens of this documentary from the Starfleet Archives.

“What Is Starfleet?” The long-teased documentary by Umberto Ortegas has finally been released. “Starfleet presents themselves as our quadrant's shining example of duty, honor, peacekeeping,” says the little brother of Erica Ortegas, who flies the ship. “But what separates a federation from an empire? Both colonize. Both impose their laws and doctrines on others. Are they explorers as they claim? Or soldiers as they appear? They call their vessels starships. What distinguishes them from warships?” Filming a mission during which the Enterprise is ordered to transport cargo that turns out to be a sentient being that turns out to have been transformed into a weapon certainly begs answers to those questions. As viewers, we watch the findings of this young investigative reporter unfold and lead him down a path he may not have expected. In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with “What Is Starfleet?” We discuss the documentary concept, Beto's agenda, and pacing in short seasons as well as the big question (and whether the story answers it). Chapters Intro (0:00:00) An Age-Old Question (00:03:26) Speed Bump for the Season? (00:17:36) Journalistic Standards (00:21:49) Are We Too Impatient As Viewers Today? (00:27:46) Core Elements (00:36:43) Seeking Out New Life (00:41:04) There Be Whales Here! (00:47:57) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:51:09) Closing (01:01:57) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

In this episode, we dive deep into Strange New Worlds Season 3 Episode 7, "What is Starfleet?" Join us as we dissect the thought-provoking questions posed by Umberto Ortegas and his in-universe documentary: What separates a Federation from an Empire? We'll explore the moral quandaries faced by Pike and his crew while aiding a war-torn planet and the profound decision surrounding the sentient Jikaru. Tune in as we ponder whether Starfleet's identity truly rests on its people's adherence to their beliefs and ideals.

It's documentary time! Anika and Liz look straight into the camera and share their feelings about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "What Is Starfleet?", including... We have complicated feelings about this episode! It interrogates the documentary as a form of propaganda, but also interrogates the Federation in bad faith?  SNW is not equipped to deal with Israel/Palestine or Ukraine/Russia through allegory Liz would like to apologise to the Spanish speaking population of Earth for her pronunciation of "Beto" This is an episode about journalism that doesn't want the audience to ask too many questions Anika appreciates the messiness of this story Did we not? Have a whole Prime Directive? About not getting involved in foreign wars?  SNW has a lot of the same problems as Voyager We did not need a self-harm story from Spock, anymore than we needed an animal harm story from Pike It's not enough that now everyone joins Starfleet because of trauma, but now everyone is alone and friendless until they are assigned to the hero ship It's so unfair? How people keep bringing up that murder M'Benga did? It's actually really triggering for him?  Anika explains how Starfleet is like the spirit of Norway

A documentary maker with an agenda collides with a crew on edge during a mission where nothing goes as planned, leading to a single question: "What Is Starfleet?"  Mission Log Live's callers might just have the answer - or they might have a lot to say about this unconventional episode of Strange New Worlds.

This week on Trek Tuesday, we dive into one of the most provocative episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3—“What Is Starfleet?”—with special guest Mynor Luken, who plays Beto Ortegas, the civilian documentarian aboard the Enterprise.

We go documentary as the episode looks to answer the long-standing question found in the title.   --- Regular These Are The Voyages episodes will be released on the 7s (7, 17, and 27).   Reaction Episodes BEAM in every week when we discuss new Star Trek during its original run. --- Make sure to check out our webpage, www.trtvpod.com.  Also, make sure to like our page on Facebook, join our group, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter in the following ways:  Instagram: @trtvpod Twitter @trtvpod | @chase_mckinney Join the podcast community and continue the discussion: You can also hail us by sending subspace communications the following ways: Email: trtvpod@gmail.com Voice only transmission (3-minute limit): 817-752-4757 If you'd like to send us something please address it to: Lone Star Station PO BOX 2455 Azle, TX 76098 **We would love to hear about your origin story with Trek, reactions to the show, or whatever gets you to ENGAGE. If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Star Trek content then hit us up at Patreon and support the show at Patreon.com/thesearethevoyages.

Is Starfleet an empire in disguise—or humanity's best defense? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack Strange New Worlds' What is Starfleet? as a documentary questions militarism, morality, and the Federation's true nature.

A filmmaker with connections to the crew captures the day-to-day of the starship Enterprise. Matt and Pete document episode 307, “What is Starfleet?”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Is Starfleet an empire in disguise—or humanity's best defense? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler unpack Strange New Worlds' What is Starfleet? as a documentary questions militarism, morality, and the Federation's true nature. The post What Is Starfleet? (SNW) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Director Sharon Lewis joins us on the debut of Prime Direction to break down her work on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 7 — “What is Starfleet.”We talk about growing up with Star Trek, flying drones across the Enterprise, and even making M'Benga angry. Sharon shares how she brought a documentary style to Strange New Worlds, and how it shaped the acting, camera work, music, and editing of this one-of-a-kind episode.It's a behind-the-scenes conversation packed with insight, laughter, and Trek love—the perfect kickoff for our new Prime Direction series! Send your voice hail to OPN Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpike.bsky.social on Blue Sky Follow OpenPike on Instagram Follow Openpike on Youtube

A filmmaker with connections to the crew captures the day-to-day of the starship Enterprise. Matt and Pete document episode 307, “What is Starfleet?”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

 Trekcast is back with a jam-packed double feature! We're diving into two brand-new Strange New Worlds episodes: The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail and What Is Starfleet? — and trust us, there's plenty to unpack. We'll also break down the latest fallout from the Paramount and Skydance merger, what it means for the future of Star Trek, and how the franchise could change moving forward. Plus, a brand-new Star Trek video game is on the horizon, promising bold adventures into the unknown. And don't miss insider tidbits from Terry Matalas about the highly anticipated Star Trek: Legacy pilot. All this and more in the galaxy's biggest Star Trek podcast — only on Trekcast!News:Paramount is looking to cut $2 billion https://deadline.com/2025/08/paramount-job-cuts-2-1236495593/New Star Trek Gamehttps://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/star-trek-voyager-across-the-unknown-will-turn-voyagers-seven-year-journey-into-a-rogue-lite-survival-game-videoTerry Matalas talks about the Star Trek Legacy Pilothttps://trekmovie.com/2025/08/10/terry-matalas-talks-writing-star-trek-legacy-pilot-reveals-how-todd-stashwick-would-return-as-shaw/Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

What IS Starfleet? Militaristic colonists? Kind-hearted explorers? Beto really ruffles some feathers with his documentary, mostly Jim's feathers. Can Talitha and Jim find and face the truth in this documentary about our beloved Starfleet? Or are your hosts taking vast amounts of copium? Earbusters - An Alien: Earth Podcast Foundation and Podcast Bald Move Pulp Bald Move Prestige Beam your feedback to startrek@baldmove.com. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Strange New Worlds” gets the documentary treatment this week, as the Enterprise is confronted with some difficult choices that call into question some of Starfleet’s most deeply held beliiefs. The documentary has a real character arc, going from deep skepticism to a final understanding in just 40 minutes. Unfortunately, that’s not how documentaries work! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

[Strange New Worlds review starts at 26:25] Anthony and Laurie star the podcast by looking to the future, covering Paramount (now a Skydance company)'s interest in making Star Trek movies and the creative people looking to make new pitches for Trek shows and movies. They discuss Simon Pegg's thwarted plans for a Beyond spin-off, plans for the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, Lower Decks‘ wins at the Hugos, and some new Trek games coming our way. They also talk about Jonathan Frakes' surprise that his SNW holodeck episode has mixed reviews and the strong numbers for the show's new season, then dig in to their review of this week's episode, “What is Starfleet?” and then play Laurie's interview with Mynor Luken (Beto Ortegas).

[Strange New Worlds review starts at 26:25] Anthony and Laurie star the podcast by looking to the future, covering Paramount (now a Skydance company)'s interest in making Star Trek movies and the creative people looking to make new pitches for Trek shows and movies. They discuss Simon Pegg's thwarted plans for a Beyond spin-off, plans for the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, Lower Decks‘ wins at the Hugos, and some new Trek games coming our way. They also talk about Jonathan Frakes' surprise that his SNW holodeck episode has mixed reviews and the strong numbers for the show's new season, then dig in to their review of this week's episode, “What is Starfleet?” and then play Laurie's interview with Mynor Luken (Beto Ortegas).

We welcome writer Alan B. McElroy as he unpacks Strange New Worlds' heartfelt episode, “What is Starfleet.” We dive into his lifelong love of Star Trek, beginning with backing away from“The Doomsday Machine” to responding to William Shatner. Alan also lets us in on the challenges (and fun) of building Trek in a documentary format—plus, where to find cameras aboard the Enterprise.Along the way: Jesse's heart gets broken, John reveals his Michael Myers connection, and Cameron can't stop putting his foot in his mouth.It's a behind-the-scenes deep dive into one of Strange New Worlds' boldest episodes, packed with nostalgia, insight, and a celebration of what makes Starfleet—and Star Trek—so timeless. Send your voice hail to OPN Sign up for the OPN Newsletter Visit our website OpenPike.com Please Check out our Merch Support us on Patreon Follow @openpike on Twitter Follow @openpike.bsky.social on Blue Sky Follow OpenPike on Instagram Follow Openpike on Youtube

Candyman Tony Todd appears as Jake Sisko through the ages - and in some insane age make-up! Todd and Avery Brooks also go head-to-head in a real theatrical-acting-off! Meanwhile Matt asks the question - couldn't somebody at Starfleet have helped Jake with any of this? [Episode discussion begins 1:13ish. Voyager spoiler at 13:50ish for those who practice. OR IS IT NOT EVEN A SPOILER BECAUSE WE'VE WATCHED IT?]

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, Flesh and Blood, remember when Janeway handed over Starfleet holodeck tech to the Hirogen? Well, they ran with it, built a blood-soaked holosafari. Now their prey is sentient, self-aware, and hunting back. The Doctor is torn between creator and creation, and Voyager's crew goes on the endangered species list. Mission Log enters “Flesh and Blood.” Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS to the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved