The Star Trek Academy Podcast

The Faculty

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)

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 186: The Cage

    The Academy professors look back to where Star Trek began - the first pilot episode, The Cage. As usual, their focus is on the story, and also the ethics, philosophy, and lessons learned from The Cage, which are rarely discussed these days.

    50 min

  2. Jun 8

    Episode 185: Forbidden Planet

    In this special edition podcast, the Academy professors look at the classic 1950s movie Forbidden Planet, and how it paved the way for the Star Trek original series

    38 min

  3. May 17

    Episode 184: Star Trek Beyond

    We conclude our rewatching of the Star Trek films with Star Trek Beyond (while waiting for the next new Star Trek). Join us as we examine the script, production design, ethics and lessons of this final movie of the JJ Abrams alternate timeline trilogy.

    39 min

  4. Apr 26

    Episode 183: Star Trek Into Darkness

    The Academy faculty members take a fresh look at the second J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie, Star Trek Into Darkness, including strengths and weaknesses of the story, the visual production design, and the philosophy and ethics displayed.

    50 min

  5. Apr 6

    Episode 182: JJ Abrams movie Star Trek

    While we wait for new Star Trek, Rodney and Michael are finishing their retrospective of Star Trek theatrical films, this time considering the first JJ Abrams Trek movie.

    48 min

  6. Mar 15

    Episode 181: Starfleet Academy S1x10

    Rodney and Michael deconstruct the Starfleet Academy season 1 finale, "Rubincon." It's a blockbuster character-driven episode with lots of emphasis on ethics and take-away lessons for the audience.

    47 min

  7. Mar 8

    Episode 180: Starfleet Academy S1x09

    The Academy faculty break down part 1 of the two-part season finale of Starfleet Academy season 1, a strong, fast-moving episode setting up a huge threat for the final episode of the season.

    51 min

  8. Mar 2

    Episode 179: Starfleet Academy S1x08

    The Academy faculty members like the must-watch episode "The Life of the Stars" a lot and take a deep dive into the script, production design, and the meaning behind the story.

    39 min
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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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