My Next Generation

Jonah and I continue our journey into 90s live-action Star Trek with the conclusion of the  Star Trek: Voyager  pilot,  "Caretaker, Part 2." Listen in as Jonah shares his completely unfiltered thoughts on meeting Neelix, mistakes Ensign Kim for Harry Potter, boos the Kazon, and delivers the ultimate insult to his dad. Plus, Dad reflects on Janeway's prime directive dilemma and shares...

Welcome to Season 3 of  My Next Generation ! After two seasons of loving  Star Trek: Prodigy , Rik takes a leap into 90s live-action sci-fi by introducing his 5-year-old son, Jonah, to  Star Trek: Voyager —starting with the series premiere,  "Caretaker, Part 1." Was Jonah too nervous to meet a whole new crew? Will live-action Star Trek hold his attention? Listen in as Jonah shares his un...

Join us for a very emotional season finale of the My Next Generation podcast as a lifelong Trekkie and his 5-year-old son, Jonah, sit down to watch the final two episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2: Ouroboros Parts 1 and 2. In this episode, we break down the epic conclusion to the Star Trek: Prodigy series. We discuss the final showdown between Gwyn and Ascencia, the return of the time-eating...

In this episode of My Next Generation, a father and his 5-year-old son, Jonah, sit down to review Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, Episodes 17 and 18, Brink and Touch of Grey. As the animated series nears its epic conclusion, tensions are higher than ever for the young crew of the Protostar. Join us as we break down the daring rescue mission to Solum. We discuss the crew's dangerous efforts to save Il...

Welcome back to My Next Generation, the podcast where a father introduces his 5-year-old son to the Star Trek universe, one episode at a time. This week, Rik and Jonah are tackling the massive two-part episode of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, "Ascension" (Parts 1 and 2). Join this father-son Starfleet crew as they break down all the incredible action and character moments. Jonah shares his exciteme...

Welcome back to My Next Generation, the podcast where a father introduces his 5-year-old son, Jonah, to the Star Trek universe, one episode at a time. This week, we are diving into Star Trek Prodigy Season 2, exploring Episode 13 ("A Tribble Called Quest") and Episode 14 ("Cracked Mirror"). Join us as Jonah discovers the fluffy, multiplying, and sometimes terrifying world of Tribbles, as well as t...

Welcome back to  My Next Generation , the Star Trek podcast where I introduce my 5-year-old son, Jonah, to the final frontier—one episode at a time! This week, we are diving into Part 2 of  Star Trek: Prodigy  Season 2, "Last Flight of the Protostar." We finally catch up with Captain Chakotay, who has been marooned for 10 years, and watch as Dal, Gwyn, Rok-Tahk, and Jankom Pog prove that you don't...

What happens when you introduce a 5-year-old to time paradoxes, terrifying space bugs, and Wesley Crusher? Welcome to  My Next Generation , the heartwarming and chaotic Star Trek podcast where a lifelong fan introduces his young son, Jonah, to the final frontier! In this episode, Rik and Jonah sit down for the epic two-part mid-season finale of  Star Trek: Prodigy  Season 2 ("The Devourer of...

What happens when you introduce a 5-year-old to the Kazon, Borg-esque computers, and high-speed space races? Welcome to  My Next Generation , the Star Trek podcast where a lifelong fan introduces his young son, Jonah, to the final frontier! In this episode, Rick and Jonah sit down to watch  Star Trek: Prodigy   Season 2, Episodes 7 and 8: "The Fast and the Curious" and "Is There in...

Welcome back to  My Next Generation , the podcast where a geeky dad (Rik) introduces his 5-year-old son (Jonah) to the final frontier! In this episode, the father-son duo tackles  Star Trek: Prodigy  Season 2, watching Episode 5 ("Observer's Paradox") and Episode 6 ("Imposter Syndrome"). In this episode, we discuss: Star Trek: Prodigy  Season 2, Episodes 5 & 6 Explainin...

How does a 5-year-old handle the emotional rollercoaster of time travel, epic duels, and trapped heroes? Welcome back to  My Next Generation , the podcast where a lifelong Trekkie introduces his 5-year-old son, Jonah, to the Star Trek universe! This week, we are breaking down  Star Trek: Prodigy  Season 2, Episodes 3 ("Who Saves the Saviors") and 4 ("Temporal Mechanics 101"). J...

How does a 5-year-old react to the highly anticipated  Star Trek: Prodigy  Season 2 premiere? Join father and son duo Rik and Jonah as they boldly go into "Into the Breach" (Parts 1 & 2)! In this episode of  My Next Generation , we’re breaking down the return of the real Admiral Janeway, our first look at the stunning  Voyager-A , and the glorious return of Robert Picardo as The Doct...

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...