Episodes

  • Starfleet Academy: S01E09 & S01E10

    Starfleet Academy: S01E09 & S01E10
    Mar 24 2026
    nd of a school year. In this episode of The Prime Subjective, our panel (Mike, Chris, Karie, Jonesy) discuss Starfleet Academy S1E9, "300th Night," and S1E10, "Rubincon." We also discuss the recent cancellation of Starfleet Academy (still with a second season in the can) and touch on the future of Trek.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Starfleet Academy: S01E07 & S01E08

    Starfleet Academy: S01E07 & S01E08
    Mar 17 2026
    A Starfleet Academy double header. In this Prime Subjective, Chris, Karie, Mike and Jonesy discuss Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E7, "Ko'Zeine", and S1E8, "The Life of the Stars." Expect discussions about the academy during break, Khionian culture, holograms, Thornton Wilder, and more!
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Starfleet Academy: S01E06 “Come, Let’s Away.”

    Starfleet Academy: S01E06 “Come, Let’s Away.”
    Feb 24 2026
    Come, let's talk! This episode of The Prime Subjective finds Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Mike Henley and Jonesy discussing Starfleet Academy S1E6, "Come, Let's Away." In this truly stunning episode, we discover a new alien threat, get some terrific acting, and suffer some unexpected consequences of trusting a villain too confidently. Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter shine in this episode, and we talk all about it! Come and enjoy! First - S1E3 - "Vitus Reflux," which depicts an escalating prank war between cadets of SFA and the War College. Expect team sports and mascots and co-ed locker rooms and plant shenanigans! Then - S1E4 - "Vox in Excelso," which focuses on Jay-Den and his newfound uncertainty when he faces a family crisis that speaks directly to his troubled backstory. Expect debate teams and warrior stew and some tricky diplomatic solutions for Klingons caught in their feelings!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Starfleet Academy: S01E05 “Series Acclimation Mil”

    Starfleet Academy: S01E05 “Series Acclimation Mil”
    Feb 17 2026
    As Vic Fontaine once said, this one's from the heart. In this episode of "The Prime Subjective," Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Mike Henley and Jonesy discuss Starfleet Academy S1E5, "Series Acclimation Mil," which brings us as a night on the town for cadets, some delightful character development for SAM and above all a lovingly-crafted tribute to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as SAM explores the mystery of what happened to Captain Sisko. Enjoy!
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Starfleet Academy: S01E03 “Vitus Reflux” & S01E04 “Vox in Excelso”

    Starfleet Academy: S01E03 “Vitus Reflux” & S01E04 “Vox in Excelso”
    Feb 16 2026
    Time for back to back classes! In this episode of The Prime Subjective, Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Mike Henley and Jonesy dig into two episodes of Starfleet Academy. First - S1E3 - "Vitus Reflux," which depicts an escalating prank war between cadets of SFA and the War College. Expect team sports and mascots and co-ed locker rooms and plant shenanigans! Then - S1E4 - "Vox in Excelso," which focuses on Jay-Den and his newfound uncertainty when he faces a family crisis that speaks directly to his troubled backstory. Expect debate teams and warrior stew and some tricky diplomatic solutions for Klingons caught in their feelings!
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Starfleet Academy: S01E02 “Beta Test”

    Starfleet Academy: S01E02 “Beta Test”
    Jan 26 2026
    Our matriculation continues! In this episode of "The Prime Subjective", Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Mike Henley and our returning guest Jonesy dig into Starfleet Academy S1E2 - "Beta Test." Expect discussion on but not limited to: whales, opera, exocomps, bare feet on campus and the introduction of one more regular cast member.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Starfleet Academy: S01E01 “Kids These Days”

    Starfleet Academy: S01E01 “Kids These Days”
    Jan 20 2026
    Get to class! In this episode of The Prime Subjective, we delve into the pilot episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - "Kids These Days." Joining Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners and Michael Henley is our friend Jonesy (from The N Crowd improv team and SideQuest Theater here in Philly). Together, we go to school and meet the new cadets in this delightful episode!
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • TOS S01E04: The Naked Time

    TOS S01E04: The Naked Time
    Jan 13 2026
    The trek through old school TOS continues. Before we take a little break to attend Starfleet Academy, the Prime Subjective crew (Chris Newcomer, Karie Coleman-Hinners, Michael Henley) tackles TOS S1E4, "The Naked Time." Expect drunken shenanigans, Sulu fencing, Kirk off the leash, Irish folk songs, Spock crying, and the most ill-advised hot zone investigation protocols this side of [insert joke about current political landscape here]. Oh, and time travel, too! Buckle up, grab your foil, take Kathleen home (again), and enjoy our discussion on this early Trek classic!
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    1 hr and 2 mins