138 episodes
The Star Trek Academy Podcast The Faculty
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- TV & Film
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
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.
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Episode 137: Discovery S5xE8, Labrynths
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.
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Episode 136: Discovery S5xE7, Erigah
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.
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Episode 135: Discovery S5xE6, Whistlespeak
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.
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Episode 134: Discovery S5xE5, Mirrors
We reflect on the Star Trek Discovery S5xE5 episode Mirrors, a strong character development episode supporting season-long themes of connections, change, and choices.
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Episode 133: Discovery S5xE4, Face the Strange
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.