Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

Starfleet Academy Episode 9 gave us a lot to chew on, and this week DJz is joined by Bek and Bubba Joe to break it all down. From Caleb’s desperate mission to find his mother, to Sam’s continued evolution, to the major Omega particle reveal, this episode delivered big character moments, big lore questions, and plenty of debate. We dig into whether this was a strong Jonathan Frakes outing, how the...

This episode is your rapid-response briefing for Arcfall’s First Contact flavor, with DJz, Griffin, and Jules Kern walking players through the new Maverick faction loop and the headline threat: Conqueror Borg Solo Armadas. The crew’s mission is clear: cut through early confusion, lay down a practical step-by-step plan, and make sure nobody faceplants into new mechanics on day one. The first “do it...

This podcast was recorded as a live video twitch stream, however, there's a lot of good conversation AND important arc information contained, especially starting at 1 hour, so we wanted to share all of the shenanigans. Enjoy!   The stream opens with big “we’re back on land” energy and immediately turns into a warm roll call of familiar names, cruise survivors, and chat antics. DJs and Griffin reha...

This episode of your podcast opens in peak “we’re literally on a starship” mode: live from the middle of the Atlantic with coffee, cookies, and a panel stacked like a Federation briefing room. You set the stage for Starfleet Academy Episode 8, “The Life of the Stars,” and the vibe is instantly different: not a pew-pew chapter, but an emotional ledger coming due. After the spoiler warning, the conv...

This episode’s podcast opens in classic “remote field-ops Starfleet” mode: the crew is improvising a studio in a bar that is very, very closed, while laptops threaten mutiny and someone apparently parkours over the bar like it’s an Olympic event. The vibe is equal parts professional panel and feral away team, and it sets the tone: you’re here for deep Trek feelings, but you’re also here for the co...

We’re coming to you LIVE from aboard Star Trek: The Cruise IX for a special taping of the Talking Trek Podcast with DJz and Griffin, featuring a little dabble into the latest patch notes before we hit warp speed into cruise-exclusive goodness. Joining us on the mic are JT Watters, the Cruise Director for Star Trek: The Cruise, and Jerry, a reservation specialist at ECP, bringing exclusive info you...

Episode 6 of Starfleet Academy delivers one of the most tonally distinct installments of the season, shifting from collegiate character drama into full psychological thriller and survival horror. The podcast opens with immediate high energy, framing the episode as a major turning point — one that blends classic Trek moral dilemmas with modern cinematic tension. The panel quickly agrees: this is th...

This episode opens with the crew’s trademark humor, launching Season 7 with casual banter about production life, winter weather, and behind-the-scenes filming. The relaxed tone quickly transitions into sponsor reads and community engagement before moving into the night’s core purpose: breaking down the Orion Arc launch. The first major pivot occurs with live breaking news regarding Patch 87.1 main...

00:01 – Show open, welcome, and Episode 5 kickoff energy 07:05 – Episode title breakdown and focus on Sam 10:40 – Character spotlight format and season structure discussion 14:20 – DS9 connections and Sisko legacy setup 18:05 – Jake Sisko perspective and parental themes 22:10 – Emotional identity and photonic life exploration 26:00 – Professor mystery and early Dax clues 30:15 – Sam’s insecurities...

00:01 – Welcome to Arcfall Eve, live show kickoff, hosts settle in 07:45 – Arcfall timing confusion, maintenance expectations, missing teaser discussion 15:30 – Travel chaos, snowed-in stories, real-life logistics before content week 23:10 – February arc expectations and “January-level difficulty” framing 30:55 – Early speculation: dailies pressure and player preparedness concerns 38:40 – Resource...

00:01 – Cold open, welcomes, server shout-outs, and setting the tone for the Jan Arc wrap-up 07:15 – Introduction of guest MJ Hat and overview of the Rebirth / V’ger arc discussion goals 14:10 – Early Challenge Track impressions and ops-level difficulty spikes 21:45 – Community innovation, officer “debuff list” mechanics, and unintended solutions 28:55 – MJ Hat’s personal arc: streaming growth, ne...

00:01 – Welcome, spoiler warning, and framing Episode 4’s themes 02:10 – Community check-in and global server roll call 05:00 – First reactions: why Episode 4 feels “real Trek” 08:45 – Klingon culture, charity vs honor, and expectations subverted 10:45 – Emotional tone shift and why this episode hits harder 14:45 – The Doctor’s class and debate as survival, not theory 17:30 – Jaden’s backstory: ab...

00:01 – Cold open, weather check-in, community roll call, and show setup 05:30 – Griffin’s absence, early banter, and server chatter 10:45 – Veil raid story, resource losses, and “for the kids” war humor 16:30 – Early arc framing and what tonight’s wrap-up will (and won’t) cover 22:00 – Snowstorm stories, real-life chaos, and delayed show context 28:30 – Official transition into arc wrap-up discus...

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...

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: compe...

00:00 – Show intro, Episode 2 framing, and community welcome 05:35 – Initial reactions to “Beta Test” and slower pacing vs Episode 1 11:10 – Betazoid canon discussion: telepathy, eyes, and cultural norms 16:45 – Tarima’s neural inhibitor and fear of her own abilities 22:20 – Starfleet Academy vs War College explained post-Burn 27:55 – Caleb’s leadership arc and why he avoids the War College path 3...

00:00 – Spoiler warning, show intro, and purpose of the Episode 1 deep dive 05:45 – Watch-party logistics, audience turnout, and live premiere excitement 11:30 – First impressions of the Starfleet Academy premiere as a series launch 17:15 – Comparisons to other Trek pilots (TNG, Prodigy, Strange New Worlds) 23:10 – “Teen drama” concerns and expectations set by Episode 1’s title and tone 29:05 – Se...

00:45 – Welcome to Talking in Cars and kickoff of the January 2026 ARC 01:20 – Overview of Arc 86: V’Ger Rebirth and the Excelsior launch 02:10 – Introduction to the new Challenge Track system 03:00 – Easy vs. Hard daily tasks and how early milestones work 04:15 – Hostile rotations, crewing considerations, and daily cadence 05:30 – Weekly schedule breakdown for Gorn, Hurok, and Silent hostiles 06:...

00:01 – Show open, tech chaos, Griffin camera issues, and welcome to Arc Fall Eve 05:30 – IRL streaming setup talk, Starlink mounts, redundancy planning, and Hawaii prep 10:19 – Arc preview kickoff: leaks, mid-ops focus, and January expectations 13:42 – Mid-ops arc breakdown by ops brackets (20–50) and ship focus overview 17:00 – Arc timing concerns: Tuesday start, weekly cycles, and point adjustm...

00:01 – Cold open, show start, server sound-off, introductions 04:10 – Why revisit the Vengeance now: adoption rates and shifting player access 08:05 – Vengeance Is Mine event explained: rotating content and spend scoring 12:05 – Strategic spend timing: syncing G6/G7 upgrades with heroic SMS 16:30 – Blueprint grind reality: milestone math and long-term timelines 20:10 – Outpost Plunder as an alter...

00:49 – Show open, holiday greetings, and massive live server sound-off 06:29 – Festivus, Diwali, Yule, and “everyone is included” holiday chaos 09:55 – Return of Stupid News and podcast throwback energy 10:40 – Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and pop-culture headlines 12:40 – Cruise culture jokes, Disney controversy, and odd news reactions 15:32 – Audience reactions and grading the return of Stup...

00:50 – Show Open & Greetings DJz welcomes listeners, introduces Griffin and Jules, jokes about running late due to snow and “still being on central time.” 02:00 – Weather, Road Conditions & Technical Delays Discussion of the rough winter morning, driving conditions, and internet issues. 03:00 – Introducing Arcfall Topics DJz outlines today’s focus: Elite Outpost changes, Fleet Commander C...

DJz was away and the rest of the cast decided we had some silliness to get out, as well as some very very cool teaching from inside the lab. 

00:00 – Opening from Chicago / Live studio audience reunion 05:00 – Server sound-off and old-school Discord-only show vibes 10:00 – Stupid News returns in classic format 15:00 – Chicago Handshake challenge (Malört + Old Style reactions) 20:00 – Deep dish adventures at Pequod’s & pineapple sabotage recap 25:00 – Community meetup at Short Fuse Brewery / DJz arriving late 30:00 – The deer inciden...

Talking Trek takes a serious tone tonight as a message is sent to the Fleet Command heads...    00:00 – Opening Greetings & Server Roll Call Warm welcomes, hype train sparks up, and the usual massive STFC server roll call kicks off the show. 04:10 – Christmas Angel Fund Update DJz and Griffin outline the 2025 charity drive progress, floors funded, and this year’s expanded mission. 07:10 – Soun...