From 60,000 Lightyears ... A Star Trek Podcast

One of the most underrated Star Trek series deserves a closer look. In this episode of From 60,000 Lightyears, our observers get back on track with their journey to revisit all entries of Star Trek for its 60th anniversary with Prodigy as the focus this episode—a series that quietly delivered some of the most heartfelt storytelling, character growth, and classic Trek values in the modern era. We l...

We didn’t think we’d be talking about this so soon… In this episode of From 60,000 Lightyears , we react to the news that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been canceled —and yeah, we’ve got a lot of feelings about it. After a first season that showed real promise, strong character work, and flashes of what this series could become, the decision to end it here raises some big questions. Was the sho...

The first season is in the books — so how did Starfleet Academy really do? In this FULL SPOILERS Season 1 retrospective , the hosts of From 60,000 Lightyears step back and look at the entire first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy . After ten episodes of new cadets, evolving relationships, legacy connections, and big Trek ideas, we’re asking the bigger questions: what worked, what didn’t, and...

The season finale is here… and the cadets have crossed their Rubincon. In this FULL SPOILERS discussion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 10, “Rubincon,” the hosts of From 60,000 Lightyears break down the explosive season finale and what it means for the future of the series. After a season of growth, challenges, and big questions about identity and belonging, everything comes to a head in a...

A good... could've been great story… told a little too fast? In this FULL SPOILERS discussion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 9, “300th Night,” the hosts of From 60,000 Lightyears dive into an episode packed with big ideas, strong performances, and meaningful character moments. There’s a lot here to love — the themes land, the story is compelling, and the emotional stakes are real. Bu...

This is where Starfleet Academy reaches for something bigger. In this FULL SPOILERS review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 8, “The Life of the Stars,” the hosts of From 60,000 Lightyears dig into one of the season’s most thoughtful and ambitious chapters. This episode swings for the philosophical core of Star Trek — identity, purpose, and what it really means to look toward the future — an...

In this full spoilers review of the newest episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy , the hosts of From 60,000 Lightyears discuss the moments that stood out, the character work that’s developing, and how the series is continuing to find its voice. This is a Trek fan conversation about what’s working, what’s still evolving, and why the show remains one of the most talked-about entries in the franchi...

Starfleet Academy just got real. In this FULL SPOILERS review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6, “Come, Let’s Away,” the hosts of From 60,000 Lightyears break from the usual Trek discourse to talk about an episode that feels quieter, braver, and more emotionally dangerous than anything we’ve seen so far. This chapter isn’t about explosions or spectacle—it’s about choosing who you are, who...

Star Trek just pulled on the heartstrings — and fandom is NOT ready. In this FULL SPOILERS review of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 5, the hosts of From 60,000 Lightyears break down an episode that feels like a love letter to Trek’s past while boldly reshaping its future. This one leans into legacy, emotion, and big franchise energy—and yes, it hit us harder than we expected. We talk about t...

Things are getting real at Starfleet Academy. In this FULL SPOILERS discussion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 4, our Observers of From 60,000 Lightyears dive into how the series is deepening its emotional stakes while expanding the scope of its story. As the cadets face new challenges, shifting loyalties, and harder choices, this episode feels like a turning point for the season. This isn...

The semester is officially underway. In this FULL SPOILERS discussion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 3, our Observers of From 60,000 Lightyears return to talk through how the series is settling into its rhythm—and what this episode reveals about the show’s bigger ambitions. We dive into character growth, evolving dynamics, and the themes that are starting to take shape as the cadets face...

Star Trek fans were ready to be mad. Instead… we found a lot to love. In this SPOILERS-FILLED discussion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episodes 1 & 2, our Observers sit down as longtime Trek fans to talk through the moments, ideas, and creative choices that surprised us—in a good way. This isn’t a scene-by-scene recap; it’s a big-picture conversation about why these opening episodes feel roo...

In this episode of From 60,000 Lightyears , the Observers take a full-series look back at the animated underdog that earned its place in the canon—and in our hearts. We break down what Lower Decks got right, where it occasionally pushed too far into parody, and how it balanced absurd humor with genuine Star Trek values. From Boimler’s growth and Mariner’s resistance to authority, to the show’s lov...

One of your Observers has already enrolled at Starfleet Academy . The rest of us are… deeply skeptical. In this no-spoilers preview of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy , one host who’s seen the series steps into the hot seat—answering questions, calming fears, and making the case for why this new chapter of Trek might actually work. Is this really a “teen Trek”? Does it honor the franchise’s legacy? A...

In this episode of From 60,000 Lightyears , we’re joined by Kris from This Week in Queer History for a thoughtful conversation on the franchise’s evolving relationship with queer representation, from coded subtext and boundary-pushing moments to on-screen visibility and cultural impact. Join the conversation for as our guest and Observers how Star Trek has long served as a mirror for hope, identit...

Our Observers have a special treat for your Thanksgiving holidays. It's the first link up on the show as From 60,000 Lightyears goes full impulse with the crew from For All Nerds beaming aboard for a lively, no-holds-barred conversation about the sci-fi worlds that shaped us. Engage with a nerd-level deep dive into sci-fi love & hate as they unpack the best, the worst, and the flat-out co...

The journey through the Star Trek franchise continues for our Observers on the way to it's 60th Anniversary. This month they explore all things Picard. Does the franchise spinning the block in a way work for our Observers or did it destroy the feelings they had for a once notable crew! Discover these insights and more on this months episode! Join the crew and subscribe! @STFrom60KLY @TrekkieB...

The observation of Star Trek Discovery continues with our Observers as they tackle Seasons 3, 4 and 5. The conversation gets real around the streaming, social media and political era of Star Trek they currently find themselves in. Join the crew and hit that subscribe/follow button! @STFrom60kLY @JClark787 @TrekkieB47

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to us... It was 1 year ago when our Observers came together to start a journey together through all the forms of Star Trek... But more importantly Happy Birthday to Star Trek!  Join our Observers for a quick supplemental dedicated to a look forward of Star Trek as it enters its 60th year.  Like! Share! Subscribe! @STFrom60Kly @JClark787 @TrekkieB47

The time has finally come for our Observers to start the journey of all things Star Trek: Discovery and its place in our beloved franchise. Cast, crew, themes and all the issues that come with this entry are on the table for this first part of their Discovery talk through! Join the crew, get comfy and share the love around!  @STFrom60KLY @JClark787 @TrekkieB47

Sync up and join @JClark787 and @TrekkieB47 for as they watch and comment on the 14th episode of the 1st season of The Original Series, "Balance of Terror" JClark will count you down or press play on your episode at 2:54 to be synced with our Observers on this ALL-TIME CLASSIC of an episode Sit back, grab a treat and enjoy some Trek along with our Observers! Like! Share! Subscribe! @STFr...

Easing back into things our Observers get together for a little Live Watch session. Sync up and join @JClark787 and @TrekkieB47 for as they watch and comment on the 8th episode of the 3rd season of Enterprise "Twilight" JClark will count you down or press play on your episode at 2:51 to be synced with our Observers. Sit back, grab a treat and enjoy some Trek along with our Observers! Lik...

Unexpectedly our Observers got called back to Deep Space Nine to deal with some of those things that just happen to pop up during this journey called life. Repairs are complete and they are ready to set back off on their journey through Trek.... After some fun though, call details will be provided here... Tune in, Like! Share! Join our crew and Subscribe! @STFrom60KLY @TrekkieB47 @JClark787

Our Observers find themselves in the late 2000s to start off this months episode with the "dark" times between the end of Enterprise and the beginning of something new as Star Trek would return to the cinemas in 2009 with a new feature film! With new editions of Kirk, Spock and the rest of the infamous crew of the USS Enterprise our Observers tackle their journeys throughout Star Trek 20...

Moving forward while taking a step back at the same time our Observers are traveling to the early forming days of the Federation as depicted through the crew of Captain Archer and the first Enterprise.  Catch their discussion on all things Enterprise from the time travel to the Xindi to the Andorians and even the Borg.... yeah Enterprise has its issues and our observers touch on it all this month....