Strange New Pod | A Star Trek Podcast
Boldly celebrating five years of Trek fandom, Strange New Pod continues its mission into year six and beyond—exploring the past, present, and future of Star Trek with insight, humor, and heart. From legacy series to the latest episodes, deep-dive discussions to special guests, we engage every corner of the Final Frontier. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, there's always a place for you in this ever-expanding universe.
Strange New Pod | A Star Trek Podcast
Starfleet Academy Series Premiere: "Kids These Days" Review
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Thursday's Starfleet Academy premiere kicks off a brand-new era for the franchise, and we are digging into everything from character introductions and world-building to themes, canon connections, and what this premiere sets up for the future of Starfleet.
Join Girafe and the gang as they share their immediate reactions, favorite moments, and a spoiler-filled deep dive into the episode.
Episode Synopsis: After being on the run since age 6, 21-year-old Caleb, a brilliant street kid, is offered the chance of a lifetime: to join the first new Starfleet Academy class in San Francisco in over a century. There's just one problem – the person offering him the spot is newly-minted Chancellor Nahla Ake, the Starfleet captain who sentenced his mother to Federation prison 15 years ago...
Plus, what did you think about the series premiere? Your thoughts from the mailbag and live chat. That and more on episode 269 of SNP.
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