My Next Generation

Welcome back to My Next Generation, the podcast where comedian Rik Carranza and his 4-year-old son, Jonah, explore the universe of Star Trek one episode at a time!

In this second installment, the family settles in for a double feature of Star Trek: Prodigy, covering Episode 3, "Starstruck," and Episode 4, "Dreamcatcher."

Rik breaks down the crew's first real test as they narrowly avoid a collision with a dying star, all while Dal struggles with his distrust of authority and Hologram Janeway’s guidance. We also get a look at the wonders of the USS Protostar, including the 3D-printed shuttlecraft and the crew's discovery of the replicators (leading to Jonah’s dream order of "hundreds of sausages").

However, things take a darker turn on a mysterious M-class planet. Rik discusses the brave storytelling choices in "Dreamcatcher" and why the living vines and the appearance of the Diviner led to Jonah’s very first "Thumbs Down" for being a little too scary.

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Welcome to the series premiere of My Next Generation, the podcast where comedian and Trek enthusiast Rik Carranza introduces his 4-year-old son, Jonah, to the final frontier!

In this inaugural episode, Rik explains why he chose the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy as the perfect entry point for a new generation of fans. We dive deep into the two-part series opener, "Lost and Found," exploring the mining colony of Tars Lamora and meeting our motley crew: Dal, Rok-Tahk, Jankom Pog, Zero, Gwyn, and the indestructible Murf.

Rik shares his personal history with the franchise and breaks down the action-packed discovery of the USS Protostar. Most importantly, we hear Jonah’s hilarious and honest first impressions—from his "Death Star" confusion to his lack of fear toward the Diviner.

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