137 episodes

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.

The Star Trek Academy Podcast The Faculty

    • 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.

    Episode 137: Discovery S5xE8, Labrynths

    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.

    • 36 min
    Episode 136: Discovery S5xE7, Erigah

    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.

    • 36 min
    Episode 135: Discovery S5xE6, Whistlespeak

    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.

    • 42 min
    Episode 134: Discovery S5xE5, Mirrors

    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.

    • 33 min
    Episode 133: Discovery S5xE4, Face the Strange

    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.

    • 32 min
    Episode 132: Discovery S5xE3, Jinaal

    Episode 132: Discovery S5xE3, Jinaal

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

    • 37 min

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