The Faculty

The Star Trek Academy Podcast

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A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media prof and a philosophy prof, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs," considering storylines, character development, themes, morals, ethics, and lessons to be learned from each episode (or movie)

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Episode 11: Discovery S03xE01 - That Hope is You (Part I) 18.10.2020 30:01

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael explore the Star Trek Discovery season 3 premiere "That Hope Is You."  

Episode 10: Lower Decks S01xE10 - No Small Parts 11.10.2020 41:22

The Academy faculty, Dr. Michael and Dr. Rodney explore the Star Trek Lower Decks season finale "No Small Parts." It's an important, action-filled turning point for all the Lower Decks Crew, some special guest stars, and one of the strangest Star Trek Easter Eggs ever.

Episode 9: Lower Decks S01xE09 - Crisis Point: the Rise of Vindicta 04.10.2020 32:50

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Mike explore the Lower Decks episode "Crisis Point: the Rise of Vindicta." It's a tribute to Star Trek movies, but also a deep dive into Mariner's character.

Episode 8: Lower Decks S01xE08 Veritas 27.09.2020 27:36

The Academy faculty, Dr. Mike and Dr. Rodney, explore the Lower Decks episode "Veritas" and its themes of doing what's for the good and working in ignorance.

Episode 7: Lower Decks S01xE07 - Much Ado About Boimler 20.09.2020 31:25

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Mike, explore the Lower Decks episode "Much Ado About Biomler" and its themes of diversity, acceptance of people who are different, and self-determination.

Episode 6: Lower Decks S01xE06 - Terminal Provocations 13.09.2020 25:40

The Academy faculty, Dr. Rodney and Dr. Mike, explore the Lower Decks episode Terminal Provocations and its themes of responsibility and being "not annoying." 

Episode 5: Lower Decks S01xE05 - Cupid's Errant Arrow 06.09.2020 35:57

Conspiracy theory, climate change, and accepting people for who they are themes in this week's episode. Join Academy faculty members Rodney Cupp and Michael Marek discussing the latest episode of Star Trek Lower Decks.

Episode 4: Lower Decks S01xE04 - Moist Vessel 30.08.2020 30:16

The Cerritos encountering a generation ship and a crew member ascending to energy being status.  Join Academy faculty members Rodney Cupp and Michael Marek discussing the latest episode of Star Trek Lower Decks.

Episode 3: Lower Decks S01xE03 - Temporal Edict 23.08.2020 31:52

Which is better, micromanagement or allowing initiative?  Join Academy faculty members Rodney Cupp and Michael Marek discussing the latest episode of Star Trek Lower Decks.

Episode 2: Lower Decks S01xE02 - Envoys 16.08.2020 24:20

A mission to transport a Klingon envoy goes awry for Mariner and Boimler. Join Academy faculty members Rodney Cupp and Michael Marek discussing the latest episode of Star Trek Lower Decks.

Episode 1: Lower Decks S01xE01 - Second Contact 10.08.2020 33:51

In this pilot podcast episode, we look at the premiere of Star Trek Lower Decks, meet the crew of the USS Cerritos, and also the "faculty" of the Star Trek Academy podcast, real college professors Dr. Rodney Cupp and Dr. Michael Marek. This episode has been remastered to include a shorter episode summary than we originally recorded when Lower Decks was brand new. You'll hear some aud...