In this week’s episode we dive into Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s seventh chapter, “Ko’Zeine,” where the cadets head into a long break and find themselves facing the hardest mission yet: figuring out who they are off duty. We talk about Darem’s unexpected cultural clash and what it means for his future, Genesis’s struggle with expectations and identity, and how this low-key but emotionally rich installment gives us a moment of quiet growth after the chaos of the Miyazaki crisis. It’s the episode that proves discovering yourself can be just as dramatic as saving the galaxy.

This bonus episode of That Star Trek Podcast was recorded live at Magic City Con in July of 2025. Many of the Infinite Potato Alliance hosts were in attendance, and it was the first time a lot of them had ever met in person. During that weekend they hosted many panels together including this one. Shawn and Scott sat down and discussed the beta canon media that they have enjoyed since childhood. This includes Star Trek video games, novels, and comics that are not usually included in the lore of the franchise.

This is a bonus episode and the panel will be back soon to continue talking about this season of Starfleet Academy. Until then, enjoy!

In the newest episode of That Star Trek Podcast, we break down Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s latest chapter, “Come, Let’s Away.” This hour ramps up stakes as the cadets’ joint training mission aboard a derelict starship spins out of control into a real-world crisis, forcing alliances and leadership decisions no one saw coming. We talk the return of a serious threat, the emotional cost of the mission, and what the fallout means for our favorite crew going forward.

Sam sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Jay-Den faces an existential crisis that threatens his species while confronting his past.

While our cadets compete to join an elite team at the Academy, a battle of escalating pranks breaks out between Starfleet Academy and a rival school. Tensions rise fast, threatening their newly-emerging bonds and a blossoming romance.

It’s finally here! After years of promises, Star Trek has released a brand new series that continues the timeline set up by Discovery. A brand new academy is being placed one the old site in San Francisco and with it a new set of characters are being introduced. But how was it? Join our panel as we discuss the two episode premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

Scott, Rick and Nique gather for a good cause! Friend of the Show Albie Burdge is sending his daughter Serenity to Space Camp, and you can help. That Star Trek Podcast is teaming up with a stack of other podcasts and YouTube channels in a crossover event to promote Albie’s fundraising efforts. Visit GoFundMe.com/SerenitySpaceCamp to learn more and contribute to the home stretch!

And why The Royale? Because this TNG Season 2 episode shows a piece of a NASA space vessel. What else does NASA do? Run Space Camp. Who’s going to Space Camp? Serenity! See? You got it now!