The Star Trek Academy
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A podcast about new Star Trek episodes in all series from a media guy and a philosophy guy, both real college faculty members. We look beyond the "Easter eggs" to storylines, character development, morals, ethics, and lessons to be learned from each new episode.
The Star Trek Academy
3w ago
We examine Star Trek Discovery S5xE3, Jinall. This episode has a strong theme of Connections, which we examine from multiple directions ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
3w ago
Michael and Rodney examine the first two episodes of Star Trek Discovery's final season, including a lot of production details as well as the ethics and themes of the episodes ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
1M ago
The Academy professors finish their rewatch of Star Trek Discovery Season 2, including a lot of the discussion of the themes and ethics seen in the episodes, including how to make AI ethical ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
1M ago
The Academy professors rewatch Star Trek Discovery Season 2, episodes 8, 9, 10 & 11, including the implications of the story arc of the season using AI as the "Big Bad" antagonist and how that connects to today ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
1M ago
The Academy professors rewatch Star Trek Discovery Season 2, deconstructing episodes 4, 5, 6, & 7, focusing on the growing complexity of the story arc and new insights about the characters ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
2M ago
The Academy professors wrap up their coverage of Star Trek Discovery Season 1, looking at the final two episodes and the overall messages of the season ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
2M ago
Our special series rewatching Star Trek Discovery, seasons 1 & 2 continues, looking at the four S1 episodes set in the Mirror Universe. We look at the production design as well as the philosophy and messages that are coming forward as the season nears its end ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
3M ago
Our special series of podcasts rewatching Star Trek Discovery, seasons 1 & 2 continues, looking at the episodes leading up to the S1 mid-season finale cliffhanger, considering the production design as well as the philosophy and messages of the episodes ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
4M ago
The Academy faculty begin a special series of podcasts rewatching Star Trek Discovery, seasons 1 & 2. This time, they look at the first four episodes, considering the production design as well as the philosophy and messages of the four episodes ..read more
The Star Trek Academy
6M ago
The Academy faculty talks Star Trek Lower Decks S4xE10, Old Friends, New Planets, including the important context between the Mariner and Locarno characters, and the take-away lessons of the season finale ..read more