Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is finally here — and we’re breaking down Episodes 1 & 2 (“Kids These Days” + “Beta Test”) with full spoilers. The series launches a brand-new Trek era set in the 32nd century (post–Discovery) and follows the new cadets training aboard the USS Athena under Chancellor/Captain Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter) — while Nus Braka (Paul Giamatti) kicks off immediate chaos.

We talk:

• First impressions (why it works as a jumping-on point)

• The show’s “Trek DNA” + how it connects across eras

• The Doctor’s fascinating new emotional distance and what it might mean long-term

• Standouts: Sam (the photonic cadet), Genesis, Jay-Den, and the USS Athena’s vibe

• Fun cameos + moments you’ll miss on first watch (including Stephen Colbert as the Academy’s digital dean)

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: we discuss major plot points from Episodes 1–2.

Next up: Episode 3 (“Vitus Reflux”) predictions!

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In this episode of TreknoPod, we review Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1, Episode 19 – “Acquisition”, the controversial Ferengi episode that bends canon, delivers classic Rules of Acquisition, and sparks big fandom debates.

But before we even reach the Ferengi hijinks, we address a growing problem in the Star Trek community: AI impersonation, harassment, and fetish content targeting real creators — and why it runs directly against Star Trek’s core philosophy of IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations).

From Ferengi first contact loopholes, Jeffrey Combs & Ethan Phillips returning in heavy makeup, and Trip Tucker spending half the episode in his underwear, to Rules of Acquisition favorites, Enterprise canon headaches, and why “Acquisition” is secretly a lot of fun, this episode covers it all.

We also preview our upcoming coverage of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, discuss fandom gatekeeping, and remind everyone why Star Trek should always be a space for curiosity, creativity, and respect.

🖖 Live Long, Prosper — and maybe don’t make AI slop of real people.

Welcome back to TreknoPod, your Star Trek rewatch and discussion podcast.

This week, we’re breaking down Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1, Episode 18: Rogue Planet — an eerie, morally complex episode featuring sentient shape-shifting life, alien big-game hunters, and one very uncomfortable ethical dilemma.

We discuss:

• What a rogue planet actually is (yes, it’s real science)

• The “Most Dangerous Game” vibes of the episode

• Whether hunting sentient life can ever be justified

• Archer’s controversial decisions — and why the crew doubts him

• Creepy atmosphere, early-2000s CGI, and that unforgettable glowing blue creature

• Why this episode feels very Voyager-coded

• How Enterprise’s early-prequel status affects audience expectations

Plus:

• Lego Enterprise updates 🧱

• Wesley Crusher sweater hype 🌈

• Dungeon Crawler Carl TikTok chaos 📚

• Why Starfleet Academy has us genuinely excited 🚀

Whether you’re doing a full Enterprise rewatch or just cherry-picking episodes, join us for an honest, fun, and fan-first conversation.

🖖 Live large and prosper!

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