The Star Trek Academy Podcast

May 27 2024 21

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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, morals, ethics, and lessons to be learned from each new episode.

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Episode 138: Discovery S5xE9, Lagrange Point

May 27 2024 38 mins

The Academy faculty deconstruct part 1 of the Star Trek Discovery series finale, Lagrange Point, including strengths, things that might have been handled differently, and thoughts about the conclusion of the series next time.

Episode 137: Discovery S5xE8, Labrynths

May 19 2024 36 mins

Star Trek Discovery S5xE87, Labrynths, is a hard core character development episode. Ridney and Michael deconstruct new insights into Burnham's fears, as well as new understanding about Moll and Ruhn.

Episode 136: Discovery S5xE7, Erigah

May 13 2024 36 mins

Join Dr. Rodney and Dr. Michael for Star Trek Discovery S5xE7, Erigah, as the story balances "the needs of the many" with self-determination for Moll and puts us on course for a final clue in the Progenitor Tech quest.

Episode 135: Discovery S5xE6, Whistlespeak

May 05 2024 42 mins

Join us for Star Trek Discovery S5xE6, Whistlespeak, addressing spiritualism in a way Star Trek may never have done before. There is a lot of meaning to talk about in this episode.

Episode 134: Discovery S5xE5, Mirrors

Apr 28 2024 33 mins

We reflect on the Star Trek Discovery S5xE5 episode Mirrors, a strong character development episode supporting season-long themes of connections, change, and choices.

Episode 133: Discovery S5xE4, Face the Strange

Apr 21 2024 32 mins

We examine the Star Trek Discovery S5xE4 time loop episode Face the Strange. We deconstruct the episode, including a lot of production details plus the messages and themes.

Episode 132: Discovery S5xE3, Jinaal

Apr 14 2024 37 mins

We examine Star Trek Discovery S5xE3, Jinall. This episode has a strong theme of Connections, which we examine from multiple directions.

Episode 131: Discovery S5xE 1 & 2

Apr 07 2024 41 mins

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.

Episode 130: Discovery S2xE 12, 13 & 14

Mar 31 2024 43 mins

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.

Episode 129: Discovery S2xE 8, 9, 10 & 11

Mar 24 2024 41 mins

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.