My Next Generation

We’ve reached the incredible Season 1 finale, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. This week on  My Next Generation , 5-year-old Jonah experiences his very first  Star Trek  heartbreak as we tackle the epic two-parter:  "Supernova, Part 1 and 2." When the Starfleet armada arrives to intercept the Protostar, the Living Construct is unleashed, forcing Dal, Gwyn, and the crew to make an...

Happy Birthday, Jonah! He is officially 5 years old—which, as Dad realizes, is the exact age he was when he first discovered  Star Trek  in 1987! After a week of camping, Nessie hunting, space ice cream, and cake, we are back to tackle two of our absolute favourite episodes of  Star Trek: Prodigy so far. This week on  My Next Generation , we're breaking down Episodes 17 and 18:  "Ghost in...

It turns out that trying to watch  two  lore-heavy Star Trek episodes back-to-back with a 4-year-old, who just came from a trampoline birthday party fueled by cake and balloons, was a mistake! This week on  My Next Generation , Dad and Jonah are tackling  Star Trek: Prodigy  Episodes 15 and 16:  "Masquerade"  and  "Preludes."  While the double-feature format tested Jonah’s atte...

Welcome back to  My Next Generation ! This week, the realities of podcasting with a four-year-old finally catch up with us. While Jonah might be retiring his "thumbs up/thumbs down" rating system for the day, his love for  Star Trek: Prodigy  is stronger than ever. In this episode, we’re tackling two massive, lore-heavy adventures:  "All the World's a Stage"  and  "Cro...

What happens when a 4-year-old meets the Borg? Find out on this week's episode of  My Next Generation ! Dad and Jonah continue their journey through  Star Trek: Prodigy  by reviewing "Asylum" and "Let Sleeping Borg Lie." Join us as we discuss the crew's disastrous first contact with a Starfleet relay station, the discovery of a dangerous weapon aboard the Protostar, and...

It’s a massive mid-season finale event on  My Next Generation ! This week, we are tackling  Star Trek: Prodigy’s  epic two-parter, "A Moral Star" (Parts 1 & 2). But Dad and 4-year-old Jonah aren’t exploring the Delta Quadrant alone—we’ve brought in a very special guest: Grandad! Listen in as three generations of our family squeeze onto the sofa to watch the Protostar crew execute a daring resc...

Episode 4 of My Next Generation Podcast. Comedian, stage host and podcaster, Rik Carranza, introduces his 4 year old to Star Trek. Starting with Star Trek Prodigy. This week they're discussing Episodes 7 & 8. First Con-tact and Time Amok. Connect with Rik Carranza: Discord: https://discord.gg/5DrBNp4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rikcarranza... Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rikc...

In this week's installment of My Next Generation , Rik and his 4-year-old son, Jonah, double down on the action by reviewing episodes 5 and 6 of Star Trek: Prodigy : "Terra Firma" and "Kobayashi." First, the duo explores the terrifying "Living Planet," discussing Gwyn's pivotal character growth as she chooses her new crew over her father’s betrayal. Rik breaks...

Welcome back to My Next Generation , the podcast where comedian Rik Carranza and his 4-year-old son, Jonah, explore the universe of Star Trek one episode at a time! In this second installment, the family settles in for a double feature of Star Trek: Prodigy , covering Episode 3, "Starstruck," and Episode 4, "Dreamcatcher." Rik breaks down the crew's first real test as they...

Welcome to the series premiere of My Next Generation , the podcast where comedian and Trek enthusiast Rik Carranza introduces his 4-year-old son, Jonah, to the final frontier! In this inaugural episode, Rik explains why he chose the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy as the perfect entry point for a new generation of fans. We dive deep into the two-part series opener, "Lost and Found," e...