Episodes
It's Star Trek Lower Decks S5xE5 this time, a lot of talk about the "second chances" theme, and character development, story arcs, and lessons learned.
Published 11/17/24
This time it's Star Trek Lower Decks S5xE4, including the production design, themes, character development, story arcs, and lessons learned.
Published 11/10/24
Here are our thoughts about Star Trek Lower Decks S5xE3, including the production design, themes, character development, story arcs, and the lessons to be learned about leadership.
Published 11/03/24
We share our analysis of Star Trek Lower Decks S5 episodes 1 & 2, including the themes of authoritarianism, leadership, capitalism, self-determination, and discrimination based on meaningless differences.
Published 10/27/24
We wrap up our coverage of Star Trek Prodigy season 2, considering episodes 15-20 and the season and series as a whole, including the production design and a lot of meaning and philosophy contained in the episodes.
Published 07/21/24
Your hosts consider the middle episodes in Star Trek Prodigy season 2, episodes 8-14, including the production design and a lot of meaning and philosophy contained in the episodes.
Published 07/14/24
Your hosts consider their first group of Star Trek Prodigy, season 2 episodes, including the production design and philosophy of the episodes.
Published 07/07/24
Michael and Rodney consider the Star Trek Discovery series finale, "Life, Itself" including the production design and philosophy of the episode, the series as a whole, and what cones next for Star Trek.
Published 06/03/24
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.
Published 05/28/24
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.
Published 05/19/24
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.
Published 05/13/24
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.
Published 05/06/24
We reflect on the Star Trek Discovery S5xE5 episode Mirrors, a strong character development episode supporting season-long themes of connections, change, and choices.
Published 04/28/24
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.
Published 04/21/24
We examine Star Trek Discovery S5xE3, Jinall. This episode has a strong theme of Connections, which we examine from multiple directions.
Published 04/14/24
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.
Published 04/07/24
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.
Published 03/31/24
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.
Published 03/24/24
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.
Published 03/17/24
The Academy professors rewatch Star Trek Discovery Season 2, deconstructing episodes 1, 2 & 3, including production details, creative decisions, and portrayal of ethics.
Published 03/04/24
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.
Published 02/18/24
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.
Published 02/04/24
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.
Published 01/21/24
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.
Published 01/07/24