We Are Starfleet: A Star Trek Podcast
WE ARE STARFLEET is a podcast dedicated to Star Trek: Discovery, Strange New Worlds and soon Starfleet Academy, hosted by Mike Slamer, Ian Buckley, Craig McKenzie & Ashley Thomas with a host of Trekkie guests.
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Starfleet Academy: "Rubicon"
The finale is here and with it, our coverage! STARFLEET ACADEMY season one comes to a close with that favorite Trek Trope: a trial! Not quite Q's damning trial of humanity, this is Nus Braka's trial of the Federation. Does Caleb Mir stand in for "Trek audiences?" How DOES a photonic skin their knee?...
Starfleet Academy: "300th Night"
Ian and Craig co-captain this discussion of 300th Night , the penultimate episode of Season 1, in which Caleb must choose between the life he once wanted and the life he's built at Starfleet Academy. HOSTED BY Ian Buckley and Craig Mckenzie PATREON + SUPPORT Help support our show, earn...
Starfleet Academy: "The Life of the Stars"
Continuing coverage of STARFLEET ACADEMY, Mike Slamer is joined by Kurt North (The X-Cast, Make It So) to discuss the eighth episode, "The Life of the Stars." Following the events of the Miyazaki Incident, it's clear the cadets need a little help! We discuss the heralded and welcome return of Lt. Ti...
Starfleet Academy: "Ko'Zeine"
In this week’s We Are Starfleet , Captains Ashley Thomas and Craig McKenzie are joined by returning guest, the host of 8-Bit Back Issues , Three Circles , and our sister show, Make It So , Geoff Owen, to discuss Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 episode 7 “Ko’Zeine.” We’ve got a secret wedding! ...
Starfleet Academy: "Come, Let's Away"
In this week’s We Are Starfleet , Captains Ashley Thomas and Mike Slamer are joined by returning guest, the lovely Cipriana Cuevas, to discuss Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 episode 6 “Come, Let’s Away!” Can the crew make it back in time? Old secrets and old wounds are revealed. Nus Braka’s n...
Starfleet Academy: "S.A.M."
New this week from STARFLEET ACADEMY is "SAM." An episode dedicated to our photonic cadet, SAM explores Starfleet history through The Emissary, connecting her personal experiences to that of the venerated THE SISKO. It is an episode full of surprises, so we called in guest professor Earl Green from ...
Starfleet Academy: "Vox in Excelso"
Join Ian, Craig, and special guest Violet in this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET as they debate the merits of "Vox in Excelso"! This week, the fate of the Klingon race hangs in the balance, giving Jay-Den in particular a chance to explore his family history and identity as a Klingon. HOSTED BY Ian ...
Starfleet Academy: "Vitus Reflux"
Go ahead and plant yourself in a nice comfy chair and listen to the soothing tenors of Mike, Ian, and Craig in this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, covering "STARFLEET ACADEMY." A fun little game of laser tag and a little gardening, this episode starts the process of peeling back the layers of our cade...
Starfleet Academy: "Kids These Days" & "Beta Test"
STARFLEET ACADEMY is now accepting new applicants, and WE ARE STARFLEET is here to give you the official campus tour! Join Mike, Craig, Ashley, & Ian, for a fun and in depth look at the double header premiere of the latest STAR TREK franchise show, starring Holly Hunter, Robert Picardo, and Paul...
An Introduction to Starfleet Academy (Part 2 of 2)
We Are Starfleet is back with the second part of our Starfleet Academy primer, looking at two episodes set at the Academy and with Starfleet Cadets from the 90s era of Trek. We first look at Star Trek: The Next Generation 's "The First Duty" and then Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's "Valiant." Mike, ...
An Introduction to Starfleet Academy (Part 1 of 2)
Just before the new show drops on Paramount+, the crew of WE ARE STARFLEET gets together to take a look at what we might expect from 'STARFLEET ACADEMY' due out January 15, 2026. We theorize what we might get out of the show, discuss castings and cameos, and how life at the academy has been historic...
Looking Back on Strange New Worlds Season Three
The bridge crew of the podcast reunites to discuss their thoughts on Strange New Worlds' Season Three. With a remarkably low average scoring for this season across the episodes, the group discusses the challenges of the storytelling, what was "missing" from this season, and how season four can impro...
Strange New Worlds S3 E10: "New Life and New Civilizations"
Co-Captains Craig McKenzie, Ashley Thomas and Mike Slamer are back together for this episode of We Are Starfleet , discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 10 "New life and New Civilizations." The duality of destiny is on display in this finale, with Captains Batel & Pike ta...
Strange New Worlds S3E9: "Terrarium"
Co-Captains Ashley Thomas and Mike Slamer are back together for this episode of We Are Starfleet , discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 9 "Terrarium." Joining us for this episode is special guest, Charlynn Schmiedt, co-host of Mission Log: Prodigy , Mission Log Live , To the Jou...
Strange New Worlds S3E8: "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans"
STRANGE NEW WORLDS takes some extreme liberties with long established canon surrounding Vulcans. Mike Slamer and Ian Buckley are back to discuss this episode, with special guest IAN RAMSEY, well known for his song parodies of Star Trek! Host Mike Slamer & Ian Buckley Guest Ian Ramsey htt...