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Shoot, this could have been the series finale, maman! All tied up in a bow proper! Made us cry and everything! Great season, maman! Hope you enjoyed it!
The guys come together to answer the most important question; What'cha Doin'? Intro (0:00) No On 15! All-Cast promo (3:04) Dispatch (4:56) FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles (12:19) Darkhaven demo (19:44) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/TMNT III (25:16) Starfleet Academy (33:11) Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man (39:27) Murtagh (book) (49:14) Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 (51:38) Resident Evil Requiem (1:00:32) The Pitt season 2 & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (1:10:55) Honorable Mention: Shrinking (1:28:15) Honorable Mention: Kumail Nanjiani 'Night Thoughts' (1:29:02) Goodbyes & social media plugs (1:31:24) You can find Josh's appearance on I Have Some Notes here Please remember to check out the No On 15! All-cast, join our Discord
Starfleet Academy Episode 10 is here, and we're breaking down the Season 1 finale. Did Starfleet Academy stick the landing, or did it pull back from its boldest ideas? In this review, we talk about Caleb Meir, Jet Reno, Genesis, Sam, Nus Braca, the Doctor, Discovery's cameo, Season 2 hopes, and whether this finale says something bigger about the future of Star Trek.We also get into one of the biggest questions raised by the finale: should Star Trek be willing to question Starfleet more directly, or does the franchise work best when Starfleet stays aspirational?Topics in this episode include:our full Starfleet Academy finale reviewfinal grades for Episode 10 and Season 1whether the finale backed away from its most interesting themesJet Reno as the MVP of the episodeCaleb Meir's arc and why it workedGenesis, Sam, and the future of the cadetsDiscovery's tiny cameo and whether it was enoughwhy fandom reaction to Starfleet Academy feels so dividedwhat we want from Starfleet Academy Season 2If you've been watching along with us, drop your grade for the Starfleet Academy season finale in the comments.#StarfleetAcademy #StarTrek #StarTrekPodcast #StarfleetAcademyReview #StarTrekReview
The 98th Academy Awards have happened and we break down our thoughts of all things Oscar this year. We'll also tell you if Starfleet Academy stuck the landing in its season finale and we'll review the new season of Ted and the debut of Young Sherlock. We'll also give your reviews of Nuremberg, Hamnet and The Secret Agent.
After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 10, "Rubincon," it's time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week's Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to Starfleet Academy's first season finale. Listeners have thoughts on Nus Braka's past and his future, and predictions (and wish lists) for the second season. If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "Rubincon," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Mission Log Patrons get Mission Log: Reactor a day early! Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes. Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/
Our long nightmare is over...for now.
The Federation goes on trial in Starfleet Academy's season finale. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Nus Braka's cheapened backstory, Reno's command highlight, and whether Season 1 earned its emotional payoffs.
STARFLEET ACADEMY SERIES REVIEW It's the 32nd century and in an effort to restore themselves to their former glory, a shattered Starfleet relaunches Starfleet Academy, which had been replaced by the more bellicose War College. Former Starfleet Captain Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter) has been appointed Chancellor of Starfleet Academy, which will operate alongside the still […]
The Federation goes on trial in Starfleet Academy's season finale. Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Nus Braka's cheapened backstory, Reno's command highlight, and whether Season 1 earned its emotional payoffs. The post Rubincon (SFA) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Winners! Losers! Shocking upsets! The Oscars marks the end of award season. Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger to discuss the Academy Award results and discuss the finale of Starfleet Academy. Hilarity ensues! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
STARFLEET ACADEMY SERIES REVIEW It's the 32nd century and in an effort to restore themselves to their former glory, a shattered Starfleet relaunches Starfleet Academy, which had been replaced by the more bellicose War College. Former Starfleet Captain Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter) has been appointed Chancellor of Starfleet Academy, which will operate alongside the still […]
And so concludes Starfleet Academy‘s freshman season. Every good Star Trek needs a courtroom legal drama, and this two-parter serves it up, putting Starfleet on trial for the sins of the past and pitting Paul Giamatti’s Nus Braka against Holly Hunter’s Nahla Ake. Our young cadets bring to bear all the strengths they’ve learned and demonstrated throughout the season, working better together than they ever have apart. Staci and Ken reflect on this satisfying conclusion which nonetheless had some outsized writing gaps and plot holes — a recurring trend throughout the season. But we felt the show had far more hits than misses while also serving as a strong entry point for newcomers to the franchise, leaving us eager for more. Stream the audio edition of Transporter Lock above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Overcast, Pandora, Pocket Casts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Podchaser, or the Internet Archive.(The post Starfleet Academy S1E09–10: 300th Night & Rubincon first appeared on Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast.)
Sean of TrekCulture is back at last as we talk about episodes 7 & 8 of STARFLEET ACADEMY, then we launch to a new segment, Best & Worst Top Fives, starting with STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES.Find Sean & TrekCulture on Instagram & all the Socials!Drop us a line at secretfriendsunite@gmail.com and let us know what you're enjoying in the ‘world of nerd' and we might feature your comments on the show! Find us online at secretfriendsunite.com for ALL of our episodes, additional content and bios of our SFU Network stars!Hear Peter on STARSHIP EXCELSIOR at https://starshipexcelsior.com/episodes/#s6Subscribe to our podcasts on Apple and SpotifyHit us up on Threads, Instagram & BlueSky: @Secret.Friends.Unite, @Secretfriendsunite, @TheCeeThreeCheck out our LinkTree for all the ways to reach usGet all your SECRET FRIENDS UNITE merch at our Redbubble store! Click here
Covering season one of "Starfleet Academy" and my 2026 Oscar predictions.
The season finale of Starfleet Academy is here, and Talking Trek is breaking down Episode 10, “Rubincon,” from top to bottom. In this finale deep dive, DJz, Bubba Joe, and Bek unpack the biggest twists, character moments, emotional payoffs, plot holes, directing choices, and finale surprises from the end of Season 1. From Nuss Braca's theatrical endgame to Reno's commanding performance, Genesis taking the con, Sam's emotional breakthrough, and Caleb's powerful final speech, this episode gave us a lot to celebrate and a lot to debate. We also talk about the finale's biggest controversies, what worked, what didn't, how the episode sets up Season 2, and which characters had the strongest arcs by the end of the season. Whether you loved the finale, hated parts of it, or are still sorting through the wreckage like a starship engineer in a plasma storm, this is your full post-show breakdown of Starfleet Academy Episode 10. 00:01 Welcome in and season finale kickoff 04:23 Massive spoiler alert and setup for the finale discussion 07:16 Panel reviews last week's predictions and near-misses 10:42 Episode 10 picks up immediately from the Episode 9 cliffhanger 14:28 Debate begins: did the “Federation on trial” concept actually work? 21:39 Nuss Braca takes the captain's chair and the panel breaks down the directing choices 25:59 Athena hologram fake-out, emergency command tease, and the first big plot-hole argument 32:30 Story A vs. Story B: Reno and the cadets become the heart of the episode 39:00 Reno's teaching style, command presence, and why she steals the hour 47:14 Sam and Genesis relationship breakthrough and emotional cleanup from earlier episodes 52:25 The Doctor's broken communication pattern and the cadets solving the code 57:26 Genesis finally gets the con and the panel defends the controversial comedy beat 01:03:30 Humor in the finale, the furfly callback, and whether the tone shift worked 01:12:30 Endgame mechanics, tension building, and how the finale starts moving pieces into place 01:21:30 The larger showdown escalates as the panel weighs payoff versus convenience 01:36:24 Caleb goes to confront his mother and the panel dissects the shuttle scene 01:41:40 Caleb's final speech, family theme, and why this lands as his defining character moment 01:49:30 Finale fallout, emotional resolution, and season-two implications 01:58:30 Favorite moments, strongest arcs, and overall thoughts on the finale 02:04:38 Final character picks, biggest growth arcs, and season wrap-up
When Nus Braka starts forming an anti-federation of pirates, he finds the Athena outside of his Omega47 mine sphere and kidnaps Ms. Mir and Captain Ake for an impromptu trial. But after Ms. Mir gets to act as judge, jury, and executioner, Caleb arrives to explain just how important the Academy is to him. Which is the most decadent sandwich? What's permanently written on a whiteboard somewhere? Where is the only pumping happening on the Athena? It's the episode that wants to get in there and grab the sliders. Support the production of Greatest Trek Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Bluesky And 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.
This week we get a good squish as we talk about Tea, Disneyland, Belly of the Beast, Operation Bounce House, Slay the Spire 2, Portos, Southland, DC KO, Martian Manhunter, Starfleet Academy, MCU, Mr. Mercedes, Rodger Zelazny, AI, Saturday Night Live, White Fire, Redford Movies, game shows, Brandon Sanderson, writing, A/B Pricing, and King Conan. It's time for a GeekShock, ya drongos!
Raoul Bhaneja The SyFy Sistas sit down with Raoul Bhaneja, who plays Chancellor Kelric on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We first met Raoul on the Starfleet Academy red carpet, and this conversation gave us the chance to talk about his journey into the Star Trek universe. A Shakespearean actor with a 20-year relationship with Hamlet, Raoul joins the long tradition of stage actors who have brought classical theater roots into Star Trek. We also explore another side of his career — leading his Maple Blues Award-winning blues band. From Shakespeare to Starfleet, it's a conversation about storytelling, music, performance, and the many paths that lead artists into the Star Trek universe.
[Review starts at 22:37 / Interviews start at 59:27] Anthony and Laurie start with Anthony’s recap of his evening on the red carpet and in the press room at the Saturn Awards last weekend. After that, they dig into Alex Kurtzman’s comments about his ongoing discussions with Paramount Skydance, Henry Alonso Myers’ optimism for a Strange New Worlds spin-off (and news on the fate of its sets), Olatunde Osunsanmi’s optimism for more Starfleet Academy after season 2. Optimism! They also talk about the new Waze update that adds The Doctor’s voice to your driving directions. Then it’s time to get into the Starfleet Academy season 1 finale, “Rubincon,” which pulled together elements from across the season. They wrap up by playing the audio from Tony’s recent interviews with showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau.
[Review starts at 22:37 / Interviews start at 59:27] Anthony and Laurie start with Anthony’s recap of his evening on the red carpet and in the press room at the Saturn Awards last weekend. After that, they dig into Alex Kurtzman’s comments about his ongoing discussions with Paramount Skydance, Henry Alonso Myers’ optimism for a Strange New Worlds spin-off (and news on the fate of its sets), Olatunde Osunsanmi’s optimism for more Starfleet Academy after season 2. Optimism! They also talk about the new Waze update that adds The Doctor’s voice to your driving directions. Then it’s time to get into the Starfleet Academy season 1 finale, “Rubincon,” which pulled together elements from across the season. They wrap up by playing the audio from Tony’s recent interviews with showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau.
This week, we wrap up winter by looking at Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, Jonathan Frakes returns to the director's chair for a big episode of Starfleet Academy, and who will win at the Oscars?https://www.editorsnotecomics.comhttps://www.patreon.com/editorsnotecomicsPop Culture News 3:05Weird TV Facts 20:30Sports Report 22:35Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1, Episode 9 29:35Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell 35:15Who Will Win Best Picture At The Academy Awards? 45:20
This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew will reach the FINALE of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season One! Will Nustopher Braka meet his final fate? Will Caleb resolve his mommy issues? Will Captain Ake keep her shoes on? Join us as we answer these important questions, and much more, on this thrilling episode! Earth Station […] The post Starfleet Academy “Rubincon” Season Finale – Earth Station Trek – Episode 254 appeared first on The ESO Network.
We've come to the end of the year at Starfleet Academy. The SNP Crew is reviewing Starfleet Academy's season finale, “Rubincon!”Episode Synopsis: When an old enemy resurfaces as an existential threat to the Federation, Nahla must outwit a vengeful foe with a personal vendetta against her -- as our cadets and instructors undertake a dangerous, seemingly impossible, mission to save everyone and everything they hold dear.That, plus our episode breakdown, reactions, and your thoughts from the mailbag, on Episode 278 of Strange New Pod.Send a textSupport the show
Mission Log Reactor wraps up Season 1 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy with our recap and review of Episode 10, "Rubincon." Jessica Lynn Verdi and John Champion take their seats in the jury box as Nus Braka puts the Federation itself on trial. With an Omega particle threat hanging over billions of lives, the crew of the Athena must hold things together while the cadets step up in ways no one expected. Can a last-minute plea change a verdict? And what happens when Starfleet's ideals are forced to defend themselves in front of the entire galaxy? Join us for a spoiler-heavy discussion of the season finale as we break down the big moments, the character arcs, and the questions the episode raises about justice, truth, and the Federation's place in the future. Mission Log Patrons get the video version of Mission Log Reactor a day early! Support the show and get early access for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog And don't forget: Join us Monday nights at 7PM PT / 10PM ET for our Mission Log Live talkback, where we hear your thoughts and questions about the episode. The livestream is FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog With the Starfleet Academy finale behind us, Mission Log Reactor will take a short break until the next new season of Star Trek arrives. Until then, keep the conversation going with us on the Mission Log Discord! For more Mission Log and Roddenberry podcast content, visit: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/
This week, Transporter Room 3 beams up our review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's freshman season finale, "Rubincon." And, nope, that's not a typo.Ake (Holly Hunter) struggles through a very chatty tribunal, while the rest of the cadets must save the Earth in a way that, if we were them, we'd expect to skip a few years and go straight to graduation (zing!).A trip to the Replimat and a TNG Red Shirt are also in order, so get comfy in your Captain's chairs and listen now!
“Starfleet Academy” finishes the end of its first season with the conclusion of numerous plot lines, a lot of character moments, and some problem solving. We discuss how this episode worked, the season as a whole, and how “Starfleet Academy” builds on the shows that came before it. See you again when “Strange New Worlds” returns! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.
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!This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and we've got an exciting new series to watch! Wayne, David, and Scott will be discussing plots, sharing their favorite characters, and revealing all the Easter eggs within Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!To avoid spoilers, make sure you've already watched 300th Night!Check out our YouTube Channel and subscribe now!Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! www.afilmbypodcast.com/ for more information.Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.Find us on Instagram, X, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.
Send a text346 STARMAN!Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are taking over the world, and Vanessa couldn't be happier! Then the gang digs into the underappreciated John Carpenter film, STARMAN.Also discussed: Starfleet Academy, Selling Superman, The Beauty.Support the showSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iW_sKFj0-pb00arHnFXsAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrangeAeonsRadioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangeaeonsradioksar/
The finale is here and with it, our coverage! STARFLEET ACADEMY season one comes to a close with that favorite Trek Trope: a trial! Not quite Q's damning trial of humanity, this is Nus Braka's trial of the Federation. Does Caleb Mir stand in for "Trek audiences?" How DOES a photonic skin their knee? We ask these questions and more, in this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET. The full crew of the pod is here to unpack! HOSTED BY Ashley Thomas, Craig McKenzie, Ian Buckley, and Mike Slamer PATREON + SUPPORT Help support our show, earn bragging rights, and more! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wearestarfleet Produced by Mike Slamer Original Music by Anthony Fuscaldo Follow the show and join in the conversation on Bluesky at StarfleetPod.bsky.social and Instagram @StarfleetPod. All our links: www.wearestarfleetpod.com A proud part of the Film Stories Network, which includes MAKE IT SO: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. FilmStoriesNetwork.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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As the year comes to an end, Caleb must choose between the life he thought he wanted and the life he's built for himself at Starfleet Academy. Meanwhile, Nahla breaks protocol in one final gambit to keep a promise to Caleb.
Real Life This week's episode begins the way many of our weeks began: confused, slightly annoyed, and one hour short on sleep thanks to the time change. Ben kicks things off by voicing what everyone is feeling — daylight saving time is rough. Losing an hour never gets easier, and the collective fog hangs over the whole episode like a mild but persistent headache. Devon isn't exactly escaping the chaos either. Between a hockey game down in Louisiana and spring break activities with the kids, his schedule is all over the place. Add the time shift on top of that and it's a miracle anyone is awake enough to record. Ben quickly pivots into defending Starfleet Academy, which he insists is a "tremendously good show." According to him, the loudest critics clearly aren't watching it. During the conversation Steven realizes he somehow made it this far in life without fully understanding what the Omega Particle is, which becomes a small but hilarious rabbit hole. Meanwhile the group grumbles about the Voyager game releasing day-one DLC — a move that feels more than a little gross. Steven brings a literary palate cleanser to the table. After wrestling with the famously labyrinthine House of Leaves, he recommends another unsettling architectural mystery: Strange Houses by Uketsu. If eerie homes and unsettling mysteries are your thing, it might be worth checking out here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/strange-houses-uketsu/1146276773 Ben contributes a strange internet gem called Pricemaster, a bizarre and hypnotic video that quickly becomes one of those "you just have to see it" moments during the episode. If you want to experience the same confusion we did, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/CUmmxW7Ksc8?si=6s1IRr2FuGy72Zo8 Devon then unveils the real headline of the Real Life segment: a brand-new guitar amp. He picked up a Fender Mustang GTX 100, and the excitement level is off the charts. The amp includes digital modeling, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, and an accompanying app that lets him endlessly tweak tones. Devon is talking about it so much that it raises a bigger question — he actually sold a guitar to buy the amp. If you know Devon, that's a shocking development. Future or Now Ben kicks off this segment with a fascinating animated project called Arco, produced by Natalie Portman. The story follows a ten-year-old boy from the year 2932 who isn't supposed to time travel yet. Naturally, he steals a time-travel cape and gemstone, aiming for the age of dinosaurs… and instead crash-lands in the year 2075. There he meets a girl named Iris and her robot nanny, and the unlikely trio may be the only ones who can prevent a global catastrophe. You can read more about the project here: https://collider.com/arco-streaming-online-natalie-portman/ Devon brings a science question that sounds simple but gets weird fast: why aren't mammals as colorful as reptiles, birds, or fish? If you look around the animal kingdom, mammals mostly stick to browns, blacks, and muted tones. The explanation has a lot to do with fur structure and evolutionary pressures — bright pigments are much easier to display in feathers, scales, and bare skin than in thick mammalian fur. The article that sparked the discussion is here: https://www.livescience.com/animals/why-arent-mammals-as-colorful-as-reptiles-birds-or-fish Steven rounds out the segment with something even stranger — humans secretly have stripes. Not visible stripes, unfortunately, but real biological patterns called Blaschko's lines. These lines emerge from the way skin cells divide and migrate during development. Under certain lighting conditions or medical circumstances, these patterns can actually appear, meaning everyone is walking around with hidden tiger stripes or cow-like patterns built into their skin. You can read more about that discovery here: https://www.sciencealert.com/humans-actually-have-secret-stripes-and-other-strange-markings Book Club Next week's reading is "What We Mean When We Talk About the Hole in the Bathroom" by Angela Liu, a title that raises several questions before you even start the story. If you want to read ahead with us, you can find it here: https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/what-we-mean-when-we-talk-about-the-hole-in-the-bathroom/ This week the group dives into "Presence" by Ken Liu, which you can read here: https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/presence/ The story centers on an elderly parent living abroad and the adult children trying to care for them remotely through telepresence technology. The discussion quickly expands beyond the story itself. The hosts talk about the stark contrast between elder care in America and in other countries where multi-generational households are more common. That leads into a broader conversation about American individualism — the cultural idea that success means leaving home, chasing opportunity, and building an independent life. While that independence can open doors, it also creates distance and sometimes loneliness. The technology in the story doesn't feel like science fiction for long. Telepresence robots and remote caregiving systems are already approaching the level shown in the story. The real question isn't whether the technology works — it's whether it can truly replace the sense of community and presence that people lose when families scatter across the world. It's a thoughtful and surprisingly emotional conversation that leaves everyone wondering what responsibility looks like in a world where being physically present isn't always possible.
Gene Roddenberry's son Rod just said he has high hopes for Star Trek under the new Paramount regime — and he's calling for “disruptive change for the better.” In a new interview he praised the fresh perspective coming from David Ellison and Skydance, saying they finally understand the important message Star Trek is supposed to deliver. This comes right as Starfleet Academy is bombing on the charts and the franchise sits in limbo with no new shows in production for the first time in over a decade. We break down what Rod actually said, why his comments feel like a quiet signal that big changes are coming, and whether the new bosses will actually fix what's been broken for years.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
After our Mission Log: Reactor review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 9, "300th Night," it's time to open the hailing frequencies. On this week's Mission Log Live, John and Jessica welcome callers to share their reactions to the first part of Starfleet Academy's first season finale. Listeners have thoughts on Caleb's behavior, theories aplenty about how the cliffhanger plays out, and thoughts on the wisdom of pre-installing party lighting on the Starfleet ships of the future! If you missed our Mission Log: Reactor episode covering "300th Night," be sure to check it out on YouTube for our full recap and review. Mission Log Patrons get Mission Log: Reactor a day early! Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/MissionLog Then join us every Monday at 7pm PT / 10pm ET for Mission Log Live, our weekly audience call-in show where you can share your thoughts about the latest Star Trek episodes. Streaming FREE on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/missionlog For more Star Trek podcasts, videos, and discussion: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/
0:00 Intro 4:05 Box Office 5:36 The Bride! Bombs 26:07 Pixar Cuts out LGBT Themes 38:52 James Gunn's Wife Accepts Saturn Award 47:54 Tom Cruise Saves Hollywood From Netflix 55:59 Conan 3 in the Works 1:09:40 Superchats 1:20:53 Modern Star Trek 1:45:46 William Shatner Saturn Awards Speech 2:00:06 Final Superchats 2:07:43 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hosts Cam Smith and Tyler Orton wander around a generic alien black market while tackling the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's first season, 300th Night. From Caleb's reunion with his mom, to Braka's plan and school year's end, the duo weigh in! 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: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Star Trek Mothers Gone Amok! Join us next time as we close out Academy's debut season with Rubicon!
Xavier's Wild Ride: Paradise Season 2 continues its compelling run, and Episode 4, now streaming on Hulu, proves to be a particularly intense and pivotal installment. The episode significantly raises the stakes, primarily due to a commanding and nuanced performances by Shailene Woodley, and of course Sterling K. Brown as the complex and enigmatic character, Xavier Collins. Seriously, I don't know what it is, but whenever Sterling K. Brown shows up, the stakes automatically go up. He could be reading a phone book and you'd think the fate of the free world was hanging in the balance. My man brings gravitas to a paper bag. Let's speak on it!Also Resident Evil's Requiem dropped, God of War Live Action updates, Monarch brings more action in season 2, Marvel's Daredevil set to release soon & more!youtube.com/thenewblerdorder✨ A Recap of Paradise Season 2 Episodes 1-4, Resident Evil Requiem, Monarch, Starfleet Academy, God of War, Daredevil & more!
On this week's episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the farthest reaches of the Federation at space station Deep Space 9. This time around, Major Kira and Constable Odo go searching for a member of the Maquis while Nog attempts to convince Captain Sisko to sponsor his application to Starfleet Academy. But as always, chaos ensues. Join us as we go boldly!
Get ready for group therapy, mommy issues, and plenty of Star Trek drama — Trekcast is back, breaking down Starfleet Academy Episodes 8 and 9. We'll review the latest episodes, dive into the biggest moments, and share our predictions for next week's Starfleet Academy season finale. Plus, Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, is speaking out and defending Starfleet Academy from the online haters. Star Trek is also hitting the road with a new partnership with Waze, and William Shatner is teaming up with Elon Musk for a surprising collaboration. All that and more on Trekcast. News:Jonathan Frakes Defends Starfleet Academyhttps://trekmovie.com/2026/03/05/interview-jonathan-frakes-on-finding-the-emotion-to-direct-starfleet-academy-and-his-star-trek-future/Star Trek Hits Wazehttps://blog.google/waze/waze-star-trek-experience/Shatner Says X Gonna Give it to You!https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/x-taps-william-shatner-to-give-out-invites-to-its-payments-service-x-money/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.
In this episode of Talking Trek Live, DJz and the crew welcome UltraVetika for a special content creator showcase, diving into his background in streaming, his APAC-based channel, and the Star Trek fandom that helped shape both his content and his connection to Star Trek Fleet Command. From community-driven gameplay and mid-ops progression talk to the wild charm of duck races, the first part of the show is a fun and personal look at one of the game's standout creators. In the second half, the panel breaks down the latest GM Conor roadmap update, including galactic anomalies, planetary bases, Starfleet Academy content, open armadas, dreadnoughts, alliance gameplay changes, quality-of-life improvements, and more. It's a lively mix of analysis, skepticism, optimism, and classic Talking Trek chaos as the crew explores what 2026 could mean for the future of STFC. 01:06 Opening intro, roadmap tease, and UltraVetika welcome 09:15 UltraVetika introduces himself, APAC life, and stream schedule 17:05 How content creators turn community knowledge into usable gameplay tips 24:05 Fresh Ops 70 life, staying put, and avoiding extra squishiness 32:10 Mid-ops nostalgia, MaCo experience, and why old content still hits 41:34 Speeding through ops, AI building buffs, and account catch-up talk 50:01 Field training, player learning curves, and creator influence in STFC 58:22 Raids, relationships, and why the Star Trek community keeps creators connected 01:03:17 Why UltraVetika's channel works so well as both learning and hangout content 01:06:35 Duck races, channel personality, and community engagement magic 01:12:24 Mid-show reset and pivot into Ultra's Star Trek fandom 01:13:01 Growing up on TNG in Australia and recording episodes on VHS 01:14:02 Finding Fleet Command through ads and never looking back 01:32:35 Roadmap segment begins with galactic anomalies 01:33:37 Planetary bases, customization, and social-space ambitions 01:35:15 Open armadas, alliance tournaments, and social gameplay focus 01:35:56 Dreadnoughts, creator programs, and bigger Trek holiday events 01:47:30 Roadmap reactions: cautious optimism on planetary bases 01:49:05 Maverick tasks, alliance teamwork, and Connor's team-oriented vision 01:58:28 Challenge track choices and playing the game on your own terms 02:03:03 Effort vs spending, legacy officers, and why game knowledge still matters 02:05:15 Galactic anomalies compared to hazards and deeper roadmap analysis 02:48:30 Final reflections, future arc hype, Ultra shoutout, and sign-off
This week, we review Jonathan Frakes' intense Starfleet Academy episode, "300th Night." The penultimate episode of the season features Caleb's reunion with his mom, lots of punching and, of course, a wall of space mines. But, is it good? Listen to find out.We also walk on over to the Replimat for some movie picks and eulogize another Red Shirt from The Original Series. So watch out for the Omega particles and listen now!
School’s out, but adventure is in! Scott and Jason discuss the penultimate episode of the first season of “Starfleet Academy,” including stealing shuttlecrafts, insulting your friends, hiding out in airlocks, and the perils of having to automate an entire starship! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.
When school's out and the cadets get dropped off at Betazed, Starfleet goes into lockdown and Caleb finally opens two years of messages from his mom. But after stealing a shuttle with the help of SAM, his tearful reunion on Ukek gets cut short by The Venari Ral. What are all Ben Affleck films about? Which Star Trek character is sadder in retrospect? Who does all the train stuff? It's the episode that's riding the BARF to the furfly arc. Support the production of Greatest Trek Get a thing at podshop.biz! Sign up for our mailing list! Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde Priddy Social media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill Tilley Music by Adam Ragusea Friends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | Justice Discuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Bluesky And 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.
Maman got found, maman! Caleb and his new family are in search of his old one, but terrible danger be lurkin', maman! Matt and Dave are catching up on the penultimate episode of the season, maman! It's a good one. Jonathan Frakes directed, so you knew it probably would be.
Come with us as we dive deeper into season 2 of Deep Space 9! In this episode, we discuss these episodes: The Wire and Crossover (and some Starfleet Academy!) We have an email address now! tvshowinspace@gmail.com, send us your thoughts (only if they are nice).
The SAG Awards, a Gay Klingon on Starfleet Academy, Firefly Reboot (maybe?), Mortal Kombat II and what the hell is this new Gillian Anderson movie all about? Plus some Sports! 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.
Starfleet Academy turns trauma recovery into theater—smart therapy tool or off-model Trek? Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler weigh Our Town's role, Tilly's authority shift, and Sam's 17-years-in-2-weeks reset.
Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast After four years, the original Trek Chat crew reconvenes to talk about the newest addition to the Star Trek franchise: Starfleet Academy. The show has attracted criticism from Trekkies for being "too woke" and out-of-step with the spirit of Star Trek. But does this critique actually hold up? Comedian & actor Wyatt Cenac returns alongside screenwriter and prolific podcaster Josh Olson for the sprawling Star Trek episode at least one of you has been asking for for years. (Recorded before we started a war with Iran. We'll get back to business shortly. Enjoy this brief respite from the world). Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).