The Star Trek Academy Podcast

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael consider the messages, morals, and meanings of the Star Trek Lower Decks episode translated from Klingon as "Three Ships," the penultimate episode of this season.  

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney consider the messages, morals, and meanings of the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "I, Erectus" containing possibly a record number of callbacks to past Star Trek.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael consider the messages, morals, and meanings of the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie" with its multiple plot twists and famous guest star.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney consider the messages, morals, and meanings of the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "The Spy Humongous" including the big reveal about the Pakled's nefarious plan. 

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael have mixed feelings about the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "An Embarrassment of Dooplers." There are some redeeming qualities, but definitely a mixed episode.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney, explore the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "Mugatu, Gumatu." Is this the best episode of the season so far? It certainly has strong themes and a strong moral to the story.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael explore the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "We'll Always Have Tom Paris." We go beyond the Easter Eggs and talk about the themes and morals of the story.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney explore the Star Trek Lower Decks episode "Kayshon, his eyes open." We go beyond the Easter Eggs and talk about the themes and morals of the story.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney explore the Star Trek Lower Decks season two premiere "Strange Energies." It's filled with references to past Trek and we see some developing new dynamics among the crew. 

The Academy faculty look back at Star Trek Picard, season 1, episodes 8, 9, & 10, Broken Pieces and Et in Arcadia Ego I and II. They also look at the overall themes and lessons of the season.

The Academy faculty look back at Star Trek Picard, season 1, episode 7, Nepenthe, including the nostalgia, the ethics, and the art of storytelling.

The Academy faculty look back at Star Trek Picard, season 1, episodes 4, 5 & 6, Absolute Candor, Stardust City Rag, and The Impossible Box.

The Academy faculty look back at Star Trek Picard, season 1, episodes 1, 2 & 3, Remembrance, Maps and Legends, & The End is the Beginning.

The Star Trek Discovery season 3 finale: The Academy faculty has praise for the overall story and messages of the episode, but some "why did they do that?" questions. Join Academy faculty members Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael.

Osyraa and Vance parley over a bold proposal while the Discovery crew struggles to reclaim their ship, and we get lots of insight into the characters. Join Academy faculty members Dr. Michaeland Dr. Rodney.

Burnham, Culber and Saru encounter the Kelpian child who appears to be the source of the Burn, and Osyraa attacks Discovery.   Join Academy faculty members Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael. Follow us on  Facebook  and  Twitter .

A big reveal about Carl, Georgiou leaves the series, and the stage is set for the final episodes of the season. Join Academy faculty members Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney. Follow us on  Facebook  and  Twitter . You can get future episodes on these popular podcast sites: Anchor.fm ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Breaker ,  Google Podcasts ,  Overcast ,  Pocket Casts ,&nbsp...

A return to the Mirror Universe, a revelation about The Burn, and who is this Carl guy, anyway? All in this week's Star Trek Academy about Discovery episode Terra Firma I. Join Academy faculty members Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael.

A confrontation with the Emerald Chain, hints about the source of the burn, and a character is revealed as non-binary, in this week's Star Trek Academy about Discovery episode The Sanctuary.  Join Academy faculty members Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney.

Big changes for characters, philosophical issues, and Herbert, as Academy faculty Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney pick apart the intriguing details of the Star Trek Discovery episode "Unification III" and explore its philosophy, themes, and lessons. Wait, "Herbert?"  Listen and find out.

A rogue mission, visions, and new challenges in the Star Trek Discovery episode "Scavengers." Academy faculty Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael pick apart the intriguing details of this episode and also explore its philosophy, themes, and lessons.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney explore the Star Trek Discovery episode "Die Trying"..... Including connections to past Star Trek, what makes sense and what doesn't, messages and lessons in the episode, and also some bonus things we haven't seen anybody else talking about.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney explore the Star Trek Discovery episode "Forget me Not" including "quick takes" about continuity, messages and lessons to be learned from the episode, and about the overall theme of the episode that appeared time after time in the episode.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael explore the Star Trek Discovery episode "People of Earth" including "quick takes" about continuity, messages and lessons to be learned from the episode, and some big speculation about The Burn.

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney explore the Star Trek Discovery episode "Far From Home."