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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 new episode.
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Professors Michael and Rodney unpack this strong Star Fleet Academy episode #4 about self-determination, cultural sensitivity, and "being seen." It is possible the strongest episode of the series so far.
The faculty look in detail at Starfleet Academy episodes 3, in which we learn a lot more about the characters and they begin functioning as a team.
The professors take a deep dive into the two episode premoere of Starfleet Academy, in a podcast that is a bit longer than usual. The story, the characters, the production design, and the ethics and lessons are all on the desk for consideration.
The Academy faculty members take a fresh look at this controversial final movie with the TNG cast from 2002.
The Starfleet Academy faculty members take a fresh look at the 1998 movie Star Trek Insurrection, including the story, the production design, and the ethics of the characters and the philosophical perspective.
The Academy faculty members take a deep dive into one of the best Star Trek movies, the 1996 movie Star Trek First Contact.
Academy faculty members Michael and Rodney reflect on their rewatch of Generations, including lots of questions about the Nexis, and what motivates the characters.
Professors Michael and Rodney take a deep dive into the final Star Trek original cast movie, including the production design and some thorny ethical questions the movie presents.
Professors Michael and Rodney take a fresh look at this classic Trek movie, with a deep dive into the production, philosophy and ethics portrayed.
Rodney and Michael take a deep dive into The Search for Spock, including the production design, script, and character development, plus the ethics, philosophy, and themes in the movie.
Rodney and Michael take a fresh look at Star Trek The Wrath of Khan, including the production design, script, character development, plus the ethics, themes and philosophy of the movie.
Michael and Rodney kick off their movie podcast series while waiting for new Star Trek. This time, Star Trek The Motion Picture, taking a fresh look at the production design, script, character development, plus the ethics, themes and philosophy of the movie.
Join hosts Rodney and Michael as they deconstruct the Strange New Worlds season 3 finale, looking a details of the script and production, plus the philosophy and lessons learned in the story.
Michael and Rodney deconstruct the Strange New Worlds episode Terrarium, as Erica Ortegas is stranded on a hell planet with a Gorn and Enterprise struggles to save her.
"Four and a Half Vulcans" is a comedic episode, but professors Michael and Rodney find a lot of depth to explore in the underlying ideas.
Join us as we consider the Strange New Worlds episode "What is Starfleet?" with its powerful messages about duty and self-determination.
Join Rodney and Michael as they unpack the new Strange New Worlds episode, The Sehlat Who Ate its Tail, with its powerful messages about leadership and empathy.
The professors deconstruct what is likely a pivotal Stranger New Worlds episode and connect the dots of multiple story hints in a surprising way.
The professors Rodney and Michael apply their analysis to Shuttle to Kenfori, including observations about the horror genre script and the troubling ethics in the story.
The professors deconstruct the first two episodes of Strange New Worlds Season 3, including the production design, story, character development, and ethics, and some things you're not likely to hear in any other Star Trek podcast.
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