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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley,Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The discussion spans the latest Vision Pro beta updates and immersive NBA experiences to rumors of new M5 MacBook Pros and significant leadership shifts at Apple. The team also tackles critical security news, including a major data breach at a manufacturing partner and new anti-phishing features from 1Password. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In episode 405 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by a full panel including Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, and Jeff Gamet to dissect the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem. The episode covers a wide range of topics from hardware shortages and software betas to major security breaches and executive transitions. The panel discusses the recent Vision Pro beta releases, noting that while the updates are relatively minor, they significantly improve connectivity with game controllers. Looking ahead, Apple Arcade is set to launch a "Retrocade" on February 5th, bringing 3D immersive versions of classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids to the headset. The team also reviews the recent immersive Lakers NBA game, sharing mixed feelings about the audio quality and app stability, but ultimately expressing excitement for the future of sports in VR. Current MacBook Pro stock is reportedly thinning, with wait times stretching into March. This has fueled speculation about an imminent release of M5 Pro and M5 Max models. The panel debates whether users should upgrade now or wait for the rumored M6, while also considering how NVIDIA's priority at TSMC for AI chips might be impacting Apple's supply chain. The discussion takes a serious turn regarding a massive 1TB data breach at Apple manufacturing partner Luxshare. The stolen data allegedly includes confidential product designs and engineering documents from 2019 through 2025, raising concerns about reverse engineering and hardware vulnerabilities. On the software side, 1Password has introduced a new anti-phishing feature that warns users when they attempt to paste passwords into suspicious websites. The panel also revisits Walmart's continued refusal to accept Apple Pay, noting that the retailer prefers its own "Walmart Pay" system to maintain control over customer purchase data. Apple TV+ continues to gain momentum with six Academy Award nominations for the film F1. The panel also previews upcoming content, including the March 27th premiere of For All Mankind Season 5, and discusses other popular series like Starfleet Academy and Monarch. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to reports that John Ternus is being groomed as the next Apple CEO. Ternus has recently taken over management of the design teams, a move seen as a way to expose him to broader business operations before Tim Cook eventually retires. While some panelists express anxiety over a post-Cook era, others highlight Apple's history of strong succession planning. 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Attendees will receive a link for the session recordings when  they're ready in 30-45 days. If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations? Click the link below to purchase the digital pass. Macstock X has already been announced July 10,11,12, 2026 hopeful you all can join us.  Macstock IX Digital Pass Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. 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When the War College students start pranking the Starfleet cadets, the adults in charge only add fuel to their fire. But after Darem fumbles as team captain and Caleb and Tarima get closer, the cadets end the prank war with only a little bit of lab-grown eye trauma. What do we not universally want to know? When is a backwards basketball shot required? Which movie will not be mined for drops? It's the episode with a Paul Verhoeven shot.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And we're back with a review of the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, "Vitus Reflux, "as Caleb, Darem, Genesis and the rest of the cadets find themselves up against those jerks over at the War College... and yes, that does include Tarima, the Betazoid with the mysterious power inhibitor...Speaking of which, we talk about the question many of you have been asking -- are Betazoids empaths or telepaths or all of the above? We also hit the Replimat for some Cold War fun and we have a really good Red Shirt from DS9!

Ten-hut, Cadet Maman! We got war games or some such! Tally-ho! Wait, that's Trelane. Scratch that, but it's time for patience, Maman! And don't forget empathy! Watch out for the betazoid in the Mugato suit, Maman...

We have lots of TV to catch up on including Pluribus, Heated Rivalry and Starfleet Academy. Also Star Wars, Buffy and X-Files news.  Please subscribe, rate and review! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @shenerdsoutpodcast, on Twitter @SNOPodcast and on Bluesky @shenerdsout.bsk.social. You can send us an email at shenerdsout@gmail.com! We have merch! Go to www.SheNerdsOut.com for all your SNOPing needs. Anne Hicks-Bleecker is our Producer and @nerdybutch manages our social media. 

Starfleet Academy is a concept that's been kicking around for decades, but has never quite gotten off the launchpad. At long last it's here. But is this the show Trek fans want? Set in the far-future, or is it the future of the future? Starfleet Academy picks up the post Discovery timeline to go WHEN no one has gone before. The Regular Joe's sum up their thoughts two episodes in. Along with Random Topics, Barry, Dave and Tod also reflect on the end of an era for Star Wars as the door closes behind Kathleen Kennedy. Thanks for watching, and listening! Links: Fanboy Collectibles - www.fanboycollectibles.com From Dave's Workshop - www.fromdavesworkshop.com Reach Out: e-mail: podcast@regularjoes.com Voice Message: 413-475-1650 Text Message: 413-422-0004 Leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rjpodcast

Like a mocking plant that just keeps growing, Vulcan Hello returns to break down the latest episode of “Starfleet Academy.” Why don’t they just play basketball? Why does Holly Hunter love furniture? Why should we try French-Klingon fusion? And who’s the sweaty man in that Mugato costume? Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

00:01 – Welcome, cold open, and framing Episode 3's themes 05:10 – Early reactions to Episode 3 and growing positivity around the series 10:02 – Star Trek, relationships, and why Academy leans into emotional storytelling 14:55 – Episodic vs. serialized debate and expectations for a “big bad” 18:05 – Darum's background, family pressure, and the first signs of growth 22:10 – Genesis vs. Darum: competition, trust, and leadership dynamics 26:15 – Romance, rivalry, or mentorship? Breaking down Genesis's motivations 30:05 – The prank war: War College vs. Starfleet Academy tone shift 33:40 – Lighthearted episodes and why they matter for long-term stakes 37:05 – Foreshadowing danger: loss, sacrifice, and Star Trek precedent 40:10 – Transition to Caleb and Tarima's reduced screen presence 43:20 – Tarima's choice of the War College and emotional self-control 46:30 – The inhibitor device, emotional suppression, and trope discussion 49:40 – Critiques of Tarima's arc and missed development opportunities 52:55 – Caleb's desire for belonging and team identity 56:10 – Comparing Episode 3 to Episodes 1–2 character focus shifts 01:00:05 – Predictions for romantic tension and future conflicts 01:05:40 – Who's most at risk later this season? Death theories emerge 01:10:55 – Academy life vs. real-world Starfleet consequences 01:17:30 – Final thoughts, season trajectory, and closing reflections

00:01 – Cold open, welcome back, Season 7 kickoff, and server shout-outs 06:45 – Technical chaos, camera setup banter, and live-stream realities 13:30 – Sponsor spots, giveaways, and community appreciation 20:05 – Cheesecake giveaways, shipping stories, and community reactions 27:10 – Arc timing clarification and “final weekend” discussion 33:00 – Starfleet Academy talk, Trek fandom reactions, and internet discourse 39:20 – Transition to STFC focus and interim schedule discussion 46:10 – January progress check: what players focused on this arc 52:40 – Prep mindset for Galactic Rush and future content pacing 01:00:30 – How January choices impact February efficiency 01:07:45 – Spending styles: whales vs grinders vs planners 01:15:20 – Community goal-setting across ops levels 01:23:10 – What “finishing a loop” really means in modern STFC 01:31:40 – Alliance tournaments, repair tokens, and resource drains 01:39:15 – Player burnout, pacing issues, and expectation management 01:47:05 – Interim events as a strategic reset window 01:55:30 – Trust, communication, and Scopely's recent improvements 02:03:50 – Community feedback, long-term planning, and realism checks 02:12:40 – Final thoughts on preparation, flexibility, and adaptation 02:21:10 – Wrap-up, reminders, shout-outs, and sign-off

Anthony and Laurie start the podcast with a quick look at the Razzie Awards’ multiple nominations for the Star Trek: Section 31 streaming movie and some of the chatter around Starfleet Academy, which includes insults from blowhard politicians and excellent rebuttals from Gina Yashere on CNN and Whoopi Goldberg on The View. Then they review Starfleet Academy‘s third episode, “Vitus Reflux,” which definitely leans into the whole YA vibe. After that, they play Tony’s brand-new interview with Academy‘s Oded Fehr (Admiral Vance). Then Laurie gives a quick Trek Talks update and they both discuss the recent William Shatner-eating-cereal-in-his-car discourse.

Anthony and Laurie start the podcast with a quick look at the Razzie Awards’ multiple nominations for the Star Trek: Section 31 streaming movie and some of the chatter around Starfleet Academy, which includes insults from blowhard politicians and excellent rebuttals from Gina Yashere on CNN and Whoopi Goldberg on The View. Then they review Starfleet Academy‘s third episode, “Vitus Reflux,” which definitely leans into the whole YA vibe. After that, they play Tony’s brand-new interview with Academy‘s Oded Fehr (Admiral Vance). Then Laurie gives a quick Trek Talks update and they both discuss the recent William Shatner-eating-cereal-in-his-car discourse.

This week we look at the latest Star Trek show as Starfleet Academy debuts its first two episodes, Fallout takes a step back, and some truly bizarre Star Trek history!https://www.editorsnotecomics.comhttps://www.patreon.com/editorsnotecomicsPop Culture News 9:15Weird Comics Facts 22:10Sports Report 24:05Fallout Season 2, Episode 6 35:30Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episodes 1-2 40:05Who Would Win A Baseball Series, Marvel or DC? 59:10

This week it’s a classic school rivalry between Gryffindor and Slyther–I mean the Academy and the War College! Will the students rise to the occasion? Will the militant Jem’Hadar take her blood pressure meds? Will the flighty space hippy put on shoes? All these questions AND MORE will be answered in our discussion of Ep […] The post Starfleet Academy “Vitus Reflux” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 247 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew starts the fall semester at Starfleet Academy with “Beta Test.” Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #betazoid #betatest The post Starfleet Academy “Beta Test” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 246 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Strange New Pod reviews Starfleet Academy, “Vitus Reflux.”As our cadets compete for a spot on an elite Academy team, things get a little less… Starfleet when an escalating prank war erupts between the Academy and a rival school. With tensions rising, friendships tested, and a blossoming romance caught in the crossfire, the stakes climb fast.We're sharing our live reactions, breaking down the character moments, themes, and Trek DNA, plus opening up the mailbag to hear what you think.All that and more on Episode 271 of Strange New Pod.Send us a textSupport the show

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Move over RuPaul's Drag Race! Straight women are now obsessing over a whole new TV show packed with competitive queens, only this time it's hunky hockey players playing a little tonsil hockey off the ice.Heated Rivalry, the sizzling new TV show based on Rachel Reid's bestselling series about the secret gay romances of rival star hockey players, is scoring big with audiences. Like Brokeback Mountain, it's got everyone thinking about how the puck slides into the net without lube.The series has also sent the four lead actors' careers skating into the spotlight, leaving fans drooling over every off-ice action in their real-life love lives. Looks like the ice isn't the only thing getting slippery.Today we take a look at the cultural impact of all the new queer TV shows streaming right now, including: Pluribus, Heated Rivalry, Stranger Things, Starfleet Academy, and, of course, RuPaul's Drag Race. Plus-- • Hands Across America is about to celebrate its 40 year anniversary in May. Can we unite the country again to fight hunger and poverty?• How the Love Boat sank after they let go of the original Julie. • How to make a tuna melt sandwich.• Remembering Chicago LGBTQ legend Rick Garcia, who died this month, he was 69. 

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What if instead of talking about DS9, we talked about the first two episodes of Starfleet Academy? We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts (only if they are nice).

Season 31, Episode 8: Are We The Good GuysEpisode #215 of Am I On The Air? — counting DONMEGA's episodes since joining the PopCulturePros Network — takes on a week of entertainment that's very clearly questioning morality, motives, and whether anyone is actually doing the right thing anymore. Covering January 14 through January 20, this episode is stacked with sequels, streamers, debuts, and enough chaos to make you pause and ask the title out loud.On the movie side, the nightmare continues with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The franchise digs deeper into its brutal post-apocalyptic world, turning the tension up and the optimism way down. DONMEGA breaks down how this chapter expands the mythology and why this universe still refuses to let anyone feel safe. Then it's over to Netflix for The Rip, an action thriller loaded with high-speed set pieces and “this feels like a terrible plan” energy. We also get early, spoiler-free thoughts on Mercy, the upcoming Chris Pratt sci-fi film that leans into big concepts, moral gray areas, and genre ambition. Rounding out the movie talk is Code 3, a dark comedy that mixes humor and chaos in ways that feel just a little too comfortable with things going off the rails.TV brings just as much variety. The Star Trek universe expands once again with Starfleet Academy, opening a new chapter that shifts focus to the next generation of would-be heroes. Comedy gets its moment with The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, breaking down its tone, jokes, and standout moments. And for fans of reality and controlled chaos, WWE Unreal returns for Season 2, delivering more behind-the-scenes drama, big personalities, and moments that feel only slightly staged.With sharp insight, veteran instincts, and just enough sarcasm to keep everything grounded, Are We The Good Guys tackles a week where heroes aren't so heroic, villains aren't so simple, and entertainment refuses to color inside the lines.Hit play and decide for yourself — because this week, Am I On The Air? is asking the real questions. #28YearsLater #TheBoneTemple #TheRip #Mercy #Code3 #WWEUnreal #AIOTA #PopCulturePros

Bryan and Evan discuss a meandering and meaningless set of topics including becoming your parents aka HOT DADS CHAT, hyper local reference time aka Don’t Know Tavern is closing, Apple+ TV shows including Pluribus and Shrinking, the various Lockup shows, Starfleet Academy and moooooore!!!!

Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton walk out to hip-hop entrance music as they tackle the third episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Vitus Reflux. From cadet sport competitions, to character chemistries and War College, the duo highlight what works and what didn't.   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: Why the Stakes in Star Trek Matter Strange New Worlds: "Through the Lens of Time"   Join us next time as we review episode four of Academy, Vox in Excelso!

On this episode of Fantastic Forum we're talking about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Galactic from publisher DSTLRY, and the animated movie All You Need Is Kill. Starfleet Academy is the newest live-action entry in the Star Trek universe, premiering on Paramount+, it follows the first new class of Starfleet cadets in over a century as they train aboard the USS Athena in the 32nd century. Created by Gaia Violo and co-showrun by Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, it attempts to blend classic Trek exploration with coming-of-age drama and interstellar conflict. Shifting gears to comics, Galactic from DSTLRY is a hyper-kinetic interstellar adventure written by Curt Pires with art by Amilcar Pinna. It's pitched as a blend of blockbuster sci-fi and lovers-on-the-run romance, following a roguish bounty hunter tasked with retrieving a runaway princess, only to find themselves tangled in a sprawling galactic war and unexpected emotional stakes. And on the big screen, All You Need Is Kill is a striking animated adaptation produced by Studio 4°C and directed by Kenichiro Akimoto. Based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka's influential sci-fi novel (the source material for Edge of Tomorrow), this version tells the time-loop story following warriors trapped in death-and-reset cycles as they fight an alien threat and inch closer to breaking their endless loop. We've consumed the media, let the thoughts percolate, and now we're ready to break down what worked, what didn't, and why each entry deserves discussion. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe – www.youtube.com/fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #StarfleetAcademy #AllYouNeedIsKill #Galactic #DSTLRY #NewComicBookDay

2026 is less than a month old, and it's pretty much an unrelenting hellscape. Trump at Davos! Trump threatens Greenland! Trump bullies someone into letting him have their Nobel prize! Trump threatens Iran! Greg Bovino goes full Gestapo & threatens children! Nick Shirley films propaganda! Punxsutawney Ted Cruz flees Texas before it freezes again! And with some brief positive news at the end, we talk about the latest episode of Fallout as well as the series premieres of a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Starfleet Academy. All of this and more, and we're still going on about that. Recorded on January 21, 2026.   Tip jar! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ysgoat   Get your YSGOAT tees, totes, mugs, and more in our store HERE.   Check out Rob's Etsy shop to buy his prints, stickers, original artwork, and more HERE.

The Star Trek universe goes teen drama -- and, for once, does it in the/a future instead of the pre-TOS "past." Since it's a Trek property, Andrew returned to talk about Paul Giamatti feasting on his anachronistic lines, whether the show works better as sci-fi or Space High, and where it ranks in Paramount-era Trek shows. We went Around The Dial with Ponies, Andrew's middlebrow-TV catch-up, and Shining Vale before Tara used up her djinn wishes on a What We Do In The Shadows Canon entry. Profilers won, McConaughey lost, and we prayed for guidance in a religious-network Game Time. Escape from your hidden prison planet and join us!GUESTS

We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! This week, your neighbors are finally talking about Heated Rivalry. They discuss Ilya's face card, becoming interested in sports again, and learning Scott Hunter's name. Plus, they take it back to the ancient text of 1D in Japan. Enjoy! Watch Star Trek. Starfleet Academy, New series now streaming on Paramount Plus Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code UPSTAIRSPOD for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/UPSTAIRSPOD. Go to https://MeUndies.com/upstairs and enter promo code upstairs to get exclusive deals up to 50% off IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts: Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the latest episode of Starfleet Academy along with loads of movie news. Plus an interview with filmmaker Uwe Boll about his new movie 23 Years Later. Hilarity ensues?

This episode of All Pop, No Culture kicks off with a quick look at what drove a spike in views last week, then launches into a packed review lineup. Andrew shares his reaction to 28 Years Later, including what makes it feel gritty, intense, and true to the franchise's DNA. Kevin and Lauren discuss People You Meet on Vacation, a romantic drama about a relationship that evolves over multiple summers while life complicates the timing. The crew then jumps into Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, debating the reception of a newer series while still appreciating its characters, tone, and chemistry. Andrew checks in on his progress with Star Trek: Discovery, and Kevin explains the context behind The Burn. Lauren spotlights The Pitt, a medical drama structured around a single long ER shift, and closes with an off-Broadway review of Data, a tech-and-surveillance story that taps into current conversations about AI, morality, and privacy.

Thad and Chrissie talk about the second episode of Starfleet Academy, "Beta Test," with Abby Sommer of First Flight.Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook.Or on Discord: https://discord.gg/hNrrY68d59Find us on the socials:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcastChrissie: @TheGoddessLiviaThad: @TyranicusOur guest, Abby: @abbymsommerAnd her podcast: @firstflightpodThe BQN Podcast Collective is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! Chad RidingMei MMischiefCaitG. Haukur GuðmundssonJoe SaporitoMartin MarigomenJaxDaniel EvansLars Di ScenzaSamuel JohnsonJenediahRyan DamonWilliam J. JacksonJonathan SnowJerry AntimanoBe Tellarite, Not TellaWrongShalimar LuisStevenSusan L. DeClerckDavidJason AndersonMatt HarkerDavid WillettCarl WondersVera BTim CooperPeter HongTom Van ScotterJim McMahonJustin OserThad HaitChristina De Clerck-SzilagyiJoe MignoneJoin the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Send us a textAm I On The Air Season 31, Episode 8 – “Are We The Good Guys” Hosted by: DONMEGAThis week on Am I On The Air, DONMEGA breaks down the latest entertainment news from January 14th through January 20th, tackling a packed slate of movies, streaming releases, and major TV debuts that spark big questions about heroes, villains, and everything in between.On the movie side, we dive into the long-awaited sequel “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” exploring how this next chapter expands the world of the franchise, ramps up the tension, and delivers a darker, more intense evolution of its post-apocalyptic story. We also head to Netflix for the action thriller “The Rip,” breaking down its high-octane set pieces and whether it delivers as a must-watch streaming hit. Plus, DONMEGA shares early, spoiler-free thoughts on the upcoming Chris Pratt sci-fi film “Mercy,” discussing its concepts, performances, and how it stacks up in the genre. Rounding out the movie talk is the dark comedy “Code 3,” a sharp, offbeat streaming release that blends humor with chaos in unexpected ways.Over on the TV side, the Star Trek universe expands once again with “Starfleet Academy,”. We also check out the new comedy “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” breaking down its humor, tone, and standout moments. Plus, reality and wrestling fans get some love with coverage of “WWE Unreal” Season 2, as the series returns with even more behind-the-scenes drama and insight.With reviews, reactions, and plenty of additional entertainment talk along the way, Are We The Good Guys is another jam-packed episode that keeps Season 31 rolling strong.

Real Life Ben opens the show by talking about vertigo—both experiencing it firsthand and wondering if Devon might be dealing with it too. He shares that he was diagnosed with a mild case and offers genuinely useful advice: if you're experiencing vertigo, see a doctor, figure out what caused it, and which side it's affecting. In some cases, it can be an easy fix, which is reassuring for something that can feel pretty alarming. Steven checks in with some family time, talking about Perils & Princesses and enjoying it as a group activity. https://perilsandprincesses.com/ Devon, meanwhile, is riding the simple but powerful high of a three-day weekend and sounding very content about it. The conversation shifts into Starfleet Academy, with Ben admitting that the advertising did the show no favors—he didn't think it looked interesting at all. That said, once he actually watched it, he found it better than an average Star Trek episode, with compelling characters and a standout performance from Gina Yashere. There's even a nod to classic Star Trek: The Original Series vibes, including black-and-white alien aesthetics. Verdict: Starfleet Academy is "worth your time to watch." This leads into one of Ben's most sarcastic self-aware rants yet, mockingly embodying the ultra-purist Trek fan: buying a DVD box set 13 years ago apparently grants lifelong authority to demand that all Star Trek content conform exactly to personal specifications—and to loudly complain about shows nobody is forcing him to watch. It's sharp, funny, and painfully recognizable. Steven then takes on a challenge to talk about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which quickly detours into Disney's broader design philosophy and how intentional world-building shapes visitor experience. He also mentions re-listening to Dungeon Crawler Carl and enthusiastically reaffirms his recommendation, even as Devon sounds less convinced it's for him anymore.   Future or Now Ben brings a genuinely practical tool to the table: Just the Browser https://justthebrowser.com/ The project strips AI features, telemetry reporting, sponsored content, product integrations, and other annoyances out of desktop browsers using hidden enterprise-level settings. The goal is exactly what it says on the tin—just the browser, nothing else. Steven dives into a major neuroscience breakthrough. Researchers have developed a protein that can detect faint chemical signals—specifically glutamate—received by neurons from other brain cells. For the first time, scientists can observe how neurons process incoming information before sending signals onward, revealing a previously invisible layer of brain communication. This could significantly reshape how we study learning, memory, and neurological disease. https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225235950.htm   Book Club Next Week's Watch: Likewise, Olive | Omeleto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwEssWpRrxg This Week's Read: Ted Chiang – What's Expected of Us (Nature, July 7, 2005) http://www.concatenation.org/futures/whatsexpected.pdf All three hosts enjoyed the story, but Devon absolutely steals the segment by going on a full, passionate tear about free will versus determinism. It's one of those moments where the conversation locks in, the philosophy gets heavy, and the payoff is incredible.

When the Betazed president alphas Admiral Keeps-Sending-You-Dave-Ramsey-and-Tony-Robbins-Videos during negotiations to potentially rejoin the Federation, it becomes clear he may not be there to negotiate in earnest. But after the president's daughter takes a liking to a Caleb, he may be able to save the negotiations as long as he doesn't goo everywhere first. Which dead actor is living on? How was BART rebranded? Which cadet is jacked like a WWE superstar? It's the episode that forgot everyone's name.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thad and Chrissie talk about the series premiere of Starfleet Academy with Abby Sommer of First Flight.Join us in BQN Podcast Collective on Facebook.Or on Discord: https://discord.gg/hNrrY68d59Find us on the socials:The Network: @BQNPodcastsThe Show: @IDICPodcastChrissie: @TheGoddessLiviaThad: @TyranicusOur guest, Abby: @abbymsommerAnd her podcast: @firstflightpodBQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network!Chad RidingMei MMischiefCaitG. Haukur GuðmundssonJoe SaporitoMartin MarigomenJaxDaniel EvansLars Di ScenzaSamuel JohnsonJenediahRyan DamonWilliam J. JacksonJonathan SnowJerry AntimanoBe Tellarite, Not TellaWrongShalimar LuisStevenSusan L. DeClerckDavidJason AndersonMatt HarkerDavid WillettCarl WondersVera BTim CooperPeter HongTom Van ScotterJim McMahonJustin OserThad HaitChristina De Clerck-SzilagyiJoe MignoneJoin the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

This week on Strange New Pod, we're diving headfirst into Starfleet Academy Episode 102, “Beta Test.” Girafe is joined by Emcee and Hawk to break down the episode's biggest moments, character beats, and what this early Academy test run tells us about the future of Starfleet. Episode Synopsis: With the start of the new academic year, Caleb's unease about his future at Starfleet Academy persists. But when a delegation from a former Federation ally arrives, and Caleb is tasked with showing their leader's daughter around campus, he must put his uncertainty aside to discover what life at the Academy is really about.Plus, we open up the mailbag to hear your thoughts, theories, and reactions, and cover even more Trek goodness along the way. All that and more on Episode 270 of Strange New Pod. Engage!Send us a textSupport the show

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.

Anika and Liz step through the 32nd century arches that give them new outfits and sprawl in their chairs to discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. And we like it a whoooooole lot.  "I think I just quoted Joe Biden. I did not mean to." Character beats - Caleb can handle himself, but in a crisis, he's an engineer; Jay-Den and Sam are simply too pure and we love them; Darem and Genesis are mirror images: privileged high achievers, but one is a natural leader and the other is a bully; Tarima is a character specifically for Anika. We are here to wax rhapsodic over Captain Ake. Nus Braka is giving Harry Mudd. Starfleet Academy is unusually interested in depicting disability, assistive devices and accommodations We have one problem with the premiere -- breaking down boot camp tropes, Black hair politics, what does "regulation" even mean in this context and when Caleb's peers are wearing piercings and jewellery?

Nerdrotic beat the official Star Trek YouTube channel's broadcast of Starfleet Academy with a Spock action figure sitting in a chair to prove a point. Now a journalist at The Mary Sue is absolutely FROTHING that this "dudebro" dare make HER Star Trek look bad. Envy much?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Ring the bell, because school is in session for Starfleet Academy. Join Josh Gilliland and Jordon Huppert for their analysis of the first two episodes of the new Star Trek series. Did Nus Braka and Anisha Mir  have a fair "trial”? Where was defense counsel? Was that just a sentencing? Join Josh and Jordon for their analysis of Starfleet Academy. Send us a textSupport the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks

NERDSoul.DÉCKOR Geek Wall Art https://www.etsy.com/shop/NERDSoulDeckor Star Trek just unlocked the group chat for the next generation, and Starfleet Academy is already wild. We talk new cadets, big expectations, rule-breaking energy, and why this might be the messiest learning curve in Federation history—in the best way. Covering: #StarTrekStarfleetAcademy #StarTrek #NERDSoul  

School is in sessio with new characters and old Disco folk. What did our crew members think?

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It’s the second episode of “Starfleet Academy,” and things are picking up speed. Political negotiations via college debating society! Betazoid mental shields! Many, many, many robots and aliens. But is it too much, or just enough? We break it all down, reassess “Star Trek Voyager” and complain about theme songs, and ultimately make an Important Contribution To (Head) Canon with the introduction of Whale Academy. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the Starfleet Academy episodes "Kids These Days" & "Beta Test"Engage the Yum Yum!SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

This week we have the first episode of KUWTC ever without Nick.  Bill, Sean and Rob dive into many pop culture topics until getting to their review of TNG's season 6 episode "Realm of Fear". Among today's pop culture goodness is Kathleen Kennedy leaving Lucasfilm, those Avenger Trailers, Starfleet Academy and SO MUCH MORE. Join us today for the fun

Cadet Staci Lee joins the crew to review the debut of Starfleet Academy. Set in the 32nd century, the show follows the next generation of Starfleet officers against the backdrop of the Federation rebuilding itself after the Burn. The star of the show is Cadet Caleb Mir, who has a double agenda of finding his long-lost mother, torn from him by the very admiral who is now the school’s chancellor. Ken and Staci love the new, young characters who are complemented by Discovery and Voyager veterans, as well as the new and familiar species, from Lanthanite, Exocomp, Jem’Hadar, Betazed, and Brikar to Khionian, Klingerite, Photonics, and Dar-Sha. It’s an exciting time for two Trek fans, one with a long connection to the series’ 60-year history, and one who is seeing it with fresh eyes.(The post Starfleet Academy S1E01–02: Kids These Days & Beta Test first appeared on Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast.)

The internet was buzzing this week as Starfleet Academy finally made its debut—but does the new Star Trek series live up to the hype? We break down our first impressions and give you our honest take.We'll also tell you how to watch Starfleet Academy for free, dig into early viewership numbers to see if fans are actually tuning in, and explore how classic Star Trek is finding a whole new audience on YouTube.All that and more on Trekcast, your home for Star Trek news, reviews, and discussion.News:Starfleet Academy is on YouTubehttps://blog.trekcore.com/2026/01/watch-the-first-episode-of-star-trek-starfleet-academy-on-youtube/Red Letter Media beats Starfleet Academyhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-starfleet-academy-gets-165225967.htmlClassic Trek reaches new audience on YouTubehttps://trekmovie.com/2025/12/28/classic-star-trek-is-finding-a-new-audience-through-youtube-reaction-videos/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.

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On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Clonestar Podcast co-host Jodi Pickens to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: INTERVIEW — We Chat with Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter About Their New STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Characters (10:07) TrekCore: INTERVIEW — Sandro Rosta and Gina Yashere Beam Aboard STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY (20:55) TrekMovie: Exclusive: Tawny Newsome Gives Update On Live-Action Star Trek Comedy – "We're Ready!" (28:00) TrekMovie: STLV 2026 Convention Celebrating Star Trek's 60th Anniversary Is Close To Selling Out Early (37:10) In addition, stick around to hear Jodi make a plug for the Star Trek: Voyager "Homecoming" comic series and Alex reflect on how Starfleet Academy's optimism is hitting at exactly the right time for…well, everything around us. *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

00:00:00 – Sick-day kickoff and show housekeeping 00:04:57 – Elon Musk pitches "Starfleet Academy" as real life 00:09:41 – Billy Corgan claims government "recruitment" in music 00:14:24 – Howard Stern's shapeshifter guest goes off the rails 00:18:57 – Acid-trip telepathy story turns into UFO obsession 00:26:31 – Lemmy's rumored UFO encounter gets replayed 00:29:27 – Sammy Hagar recounts an alien abduction 00:33:49 – "Crack in the World" frames a coming societal split 00:36:34 – China's "quantum warfare" hype reel lands with a thud 00:41:28 – U.S. electromagnetic plasma weapon fearbait escalates 00:46:22 – Breakfast foods exposed as hidden sugar bombs 00:51:04 – Mark Carney "new world order" clip sparks side-eye 00:55:35 – ABC broadcast glitches into "satanic ritual" footage 00:59:19 – Hasidic upstate village welfare deep-dive 01:04:16 – Yiddish warning letter to a YouTuber gets decoded 01:19:02 – Charlie Kirk shooting chatter spills into call-ins 01:24:03 – "Ditch Day" declares New Year's resolutions dead 01:28:52 – Weight-loss pills pitched as airline fuel savings 01:33:25 – ESG rebrand makes nukes "compliant" 01:38:03 – China's delivery robots go full demolition derby 01:43:03 – AI regulation debate turns into a race-to-the-bottom rant 01:47:19 – Armed Pokémon card heists hit NYC 01:52:17 – Potato suppressor gets legally registered 01:56:19 – Banana-and-hotdog suppressor jokes and show plugs 02:00:05 – Post-signoff audio oddity and fade-out Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2      

We kick things off with the existential dread of FOLLOW UP and the absolute joy of jury duty. While xAI's Grok is busy getting banned in Malaysia and Indonesia for its CSAM-generating "features," the Senate is unanimously passing the DEFIANCE Act to give us some legal teeth against the deepfake machine. Meta is busy nuking 550,000 Australian accounts to appease regulators, while Roblox's age verification is so broken that a drawing of stubble or a photo of Kurt Cobain can get you into the adult lounge. Moving IN THE NEWS, Meta is trading its $70 billion Metaverse graveyard for a Reality Labs layoff and a pivot to AI hardware, fueled by an "AI infrastructure" buildout that's hiring former Trump advisors. Bandcamp is heroically banning AI "slop," Matthew McConaughey is trademarking his own face to fend off the bots, and ICE's AI hiring tool is such a disaster it's accidentally fast-tracking mall security as "officers." Between self-help gurus charging $99 for chatbot "advice," GM finally settling its driver-spying suit with the FTC, and NASA prepping for a February moon shot while China plans to launch 200,000 satellites into our already crowded orbit, the future looks exactly as messy as we expected.For MEDIA CANDY, we've got Lord of the Rings marathons, the diner-bridge of Starfleet Academy, and the usual joy of streaming price hikes hitting our "Premium" plans. We're tracking the 2025 "In Memoriam" and Gabriel Pagan's exhaustive movie list before sliding into APPS & DOODADS. Jony Ive and Sam Altman are reportedly building an hearing aide called "Sweetpea" to kill your AirPods, Siri is officially Google Gemini's new puppet, and Apple is finally bundling its creative apps into a "Creator Studio" subscription trap. Tesla is making Full Self-Driving a subscription-only Valentine's gift (good luck with that), Ring is rebranding surveillance as a "fire-watching" assistant, and a Chinese app called "Are You Dead?" is the new must-have for the lonely. To cap it off, the internet proved its maturity by using "Words.zip"—an infinite word-search grid—to draw a giant phallus, because of course they did.AT THE LIBRARY features the Anthony Bourdain Reader, the return of Bob in the new Laundry Files book, and Jimmy Carr's guide to happiness, which is apparently cheaper than therapy. Then we descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, where the dishwasher-installing, ham-radio-lunching Dave Bittner reveals Disney World has job openings for those of us who spent high school in the AV club. Lucasfilm is finally entering a new era as Kathleen Kennedy steps down, just as Galaxy's Edge admits the original trilogy exists, and we wrap it all up with lock-picking kits and the terrifying realization that Seymour from H.R. 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Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/729Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/1Y1jnRDw7g0FOLLOW UPMalaysia and Indonesia are the first to block Grok following CSAM scandalSenate passes Defiance Act for a second time to address Grok deepfakesMeta closes 550,000 accounts to comply with Australia's kids social media banRoblox's age verification system is reportedly a trainwreckIN THE NEWSMeta refocuses on AI hardware as metaverse layoffs beginMeta's Layoffs Leave Supernatural Fitness Users in MourningMeta Creates High-Powered Team to Oversee AI Infrastructure BuildoutBandcamp prohibits music made ‘wholly or in substantial part' by AIMatthew McConaughey fights unauthorized AI likenesses by trademarking himselfICE's AI Tool Has Been a Complete DisasterSelf-Help Ghouls Are Charging People Absurd Prices to Talk to Impersonator ChatbotsThe FTC's data-sharing order against GM is finally settledNASA is ending Crew-11 astronauts' mission a month earlyNASA makes final preparations for its first crewed moon mission in over 50 yearsAs SpaceX Works Toward 50K Starlink Satellites, China Eyes Deploying 200KMEDIA CANDYBeast Games Season 2Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyGrumpy Old ListThe Ongoing History of New Music, episode 1069: 2025 in MemoriamDepeche Mode: MAPPS & DOODADSJony Ive and Sam Altman's First AI Gadget May Try to Kill AirPodsApple's Siri AI will be powered by GeminiApple's Mac and iPad creative apps get bundled into “Creator Studio” subscriptionTesla's Full Self-Driving is switching to a subscription-only serviceRing founder details the camera company's 'intelligent assistant' eraAre You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living aloneGive the Internet an Infinite Word Search and the Internet Will Draw a Dick on ItAT THE LIBRARYThe Anthony Bourdain Reader: New, Classic, and Rediscovered Writing by Anthony BourdainObvious Adams: The Story of a Successful Businessman by Robert UpdegraffBefore & Laughter by Jimmy CarrThe Regicide Report (Laundry Files, 14) by Charles StrossTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingHow to Read a Book: A Novel by Monica WoodWalt Disney World Resort is looking for Entertainment Stage TechniciansGalaxy's Edge Will Soon Cover All Eras of ‘Star Wars'Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president, marking a new era for the Star Wars franchiseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.