After an intense episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, we take a lighter detour and ask the big question — did we actually enjoy our time away from class? Plus, the final frontier gets loud as William Shatner goes metal.
Fan-favorite Jeffrey Combs is officially returning to Star Trek — but which one of his many iconic characters will he play this time? And in one of the strangest near-miss casting stories yet… Mark Wahlberg was almost part of Star Trek?! All that and more on Trekcast — your weekly Star Trek news, discussion, and fandom deep dive. 

News:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/boldly-headbang-star-treks-shatner-223117448.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE5-sDZ2UbS9qLuKyfYRT8F0-LaW9MJV7uSEfJ3WPYhb5h08BnK8bLpHbj3vjhtS-cd7AgAd-avr4fikLkymt3bNB7FcoIkRaIfnTQfHSL62dzi_wuG3PeneOowibi6yziWDwv0P2Fhd0V_AyzL4bnGRq_V1rUPzF6RKiesAH2Ip

https://trekmovie.com/2026/02/20/watch-jeffrey-combs-returns-as-weyoun-star-trek-fleet-command-animated-short/#google_vignette

https://www.bgr.com/2103313/mark-wahlberg-captain-kirk-star-trek-confusing/

Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 
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Starfleet Academy isn't playing it safe anymore. After a shocking dark turn, we ask: Is it enough to save the show’s struggling ratings? Also, we discuss the "fan-blaming" headlines surrounding Tawny Newsome. Are the critics right, or is the fandom overreacting? All that and more on this week’s Trekcast.



News:

Is Starfleet Academy a Flop?
https://www.imdb.com/fr/news/ni65707788/?ref_=tt_nwr_1

Star Trek Actor talks about life behind the scenes
https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-lura-thok-costume-gina-yashere-reaction/2

Did Tawyn throw fans under the bus?
https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/scifi/tawny-backlash.html



Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 
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Starfleet Academy is back with a brand-new episode — and this time, the cadets deliver an emotional tribute to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. But as expected, the internet has plenty to say about it. We’re also breaking down whether the latest episode just upended a major Star Trek comic book storyline. Plus, get ready to board the Enterprise bridge… well, sort of. All that and more on this week’s episode of Trekcast.


News:
Build a Bridge Set
https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-nacelle-toys-build-a-bridge-preview-2000718939

Starfleet Academy screws over comics
https://www.slashfilm.com/2095142/star-trek-starfleet-academy-episode-5-final-scenes-remove-star-trek-godshock-comic-canon/

Hidden Easter Egg in the last Episode
https://www.slashfilm.com/2093820/star-trek-starfleet-academy-episode-5-easter-egg-showrunner/






Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!

Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 





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Starfleet Academy is back with a brand-new episode, and this week the spotlight is on the Klingons. We’re breaking down the latest chapter, diving into early ratings for the newest Star Trek series, and making first contact with Trekkies in Texas.All that and more on Trekcast.
News:
Starfleet Academy Struggles
https://screenrant.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-streaming-struggles-january-2026/

Texas Trek Fest
https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/trek-fest-will-take-north-texas-to-the-great-beyond-for-a-day-40639542/

The Best Star Trek Movie Streaming Free
https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/scifi/galaxy-quest-review.html


Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 

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School rivalry is heating up in the Star Trek universe! This week on Trekcast, we react to the latest episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and break down what’s at stake as tensions rise. Plus, it’s a double dose of Captain Kirk: William Shatner makes headlines after being spotted driving while cereal, and Chris Pine shares his thoughts and advice on the future of Star Trek: all that, and more Star Trek news, reactions, and discussion, on Trekcast.

News:
 
https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-william-shatner-super-bowl-raisin-bran-ad

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chris-pine-paramount-bosses-star-trek-1236639421/

https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/23/first-star-trek-starfleet-academy-comic-launching-in-april/


Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 

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The internet was buzzing this week as Starfleet Academy finally made its debut—but does the new Star Trek series live up to the hype? We break down our first impressions and give you our honest take.We’ll also tell you how to watch Starfleet Academy for free, dig into early viewership numbers to see if fans are actually tuning in, and explore how classic Star Trek is finding a whole new audience on YouTube.All that and more on Trekcast, your home for Star Trek news, reviews, and discussion.

News:

Starfleet Academy is on YouTube
https://blog.trekcore.com/2026/01/watch-the-first-episode-of-star-trek-starfleet-academy-on-youtube/

Red Letter Media beats Starfleet Academy
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-starfleet-academy-gets-165225967.html

Classic Trek reaches new audience on YouTube
https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/28/classic-star-trek-is-finding-a-new-audience-through-youtube-reaction-videos/




Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 

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New year, new Trekcast! We kick off the year by revealing the winners of our Star Trek Awards, celebrating the best moments from across the franchise. Plus, we share our bold predictions for Starfleet Academy and break down what critics are already saying about the upcoming Star Trek series. We also dive into Alex Kurtzman’s comments on his future with Star Trek, and bring you the latest update on Tawny Newsome’s highly anticipated Star Trek comedy. All that and more on Trekcast, one of the most popular Star Trek podcasts—join us as we boldly go into a brand-new year of Star Trek news and discussion.

News:

Starfleet Academy reviews
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/star_trek_starfleet_academy/s01/reviews

Alex Kurtzman on his Star Trek future
https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/07/alex-kurtzman-on-his-star-trek-future-im-hopeful/

Update on Star Trek comedy
https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/07/exclusive-tawny-newsome-gives-update-on-live-action-star-trek-comedy-were-ready/

Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 

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Finally… The Rock has come back to Trekcast! 

Get ready for a holiday smackdown as we break down Red One, the sci-fi Christmas movie starring Dwayne Johnson, and ask the big question: is it a festive knockout or a lump of coal? Plus, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds may be heading toward an ending—but is it really the end? We unpack the latest rumors and what they could mean for the future of the franchise. Paramount makes a bold move that’s already having ripple effects across Star Trek, and we’re digging into how it could reshape what’s coming next. And finally, new details are emerging about Noah Hawley’s canceled Star Trek movie—and what might have been. All that and more on Trekcast, the most unpredictable Star Trek podcast in the galaxy. 

News:

Strange New Worlds comes to an end
https://parade.com/news/star-trek-star-says-goodbye-to-beloved-series-fans-are-emotional

Less Star Trek Merch
https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/16/another-licensee-dropping-star-trek-due-to-increased-paramount-fees-others-vow-to-continue/

Learning More About Noah Hawley's Cancelled Star Trek Movie
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/noah-hawley-canceled-star-trek-movie-understood-star-trek/


Red One is a 2024 American Christmas action comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan. It stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J. K. Simmons, with Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, and Wesley Kimmel appearing in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Head of North Pole Security Callum Drift who teams up with black hat hacker Jack O'Malley to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 

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We’re closing out 2025, which means it’s almost time for the Trekcast 2026 Awards—and we want your help choosing the categories! This week, we’re hosting a live listener brainstorming session, so join us and be part of shaping the show. Plus, the Doctor is in: Robert Picardo has officially revealed which character he’ll be playing in Starfleet Academy, and we break it all down. Full reverse! The LEGO Enterprise has returned to store shelves—kind of. There’s a twist you’ll want to hear about before you hit “add to cart.” And don’t miss our Spotlight on Sulu, where we dig into why everyone’s talking about the iconic helmsman again—all that and more on Trekcast — the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast.


News:

New Sulu Documentary is Going to Drop
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/beam-me-up-sulu-star-trek-doc-feb-release-1236446671/

Robert Picardo Confirms his Character on Starfleet Academy
https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/08/robert-picardo-confirms-which-voyager-holo-doctor-he-plays-on-star-trek-starfleet-academy/

Lego Enterprise Back on Sale, Sorta
https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-star-trek-enterprise-set-is-available-to-order-again-but-theres-a-catch








Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 

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Nothing says Happy Holidays like plotting revenge. This week on Trekcast, we dive into Star Trek: Khan, the gripping audio drama that explores the origins of everyone’s favorite genetically enhanced warlord.

Plus, a WWE Superstar is set to make her Star Trek debut, and we’ve got your first look.We also break down the latest update on the long-awaited Star Trek: Voyager documentary, nearly five years in the making.And yes… the Starship Enterprise has officially sold out—we’ll explain what that means for fans.All that and more on Trekcast: the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast.

News:

First Look at Becky Lynch on Starfleet Academy
https://collider.com/starfleet-academy-becky-lynch-rebecca-quin-first-look-image-star-trek-discovery-spin-off-series/

Update on Voyager Doc
https://blog.trekcore.com/2025/11/star-trek-voyager-documentary-team-issues-statement-on-delays/

Lego Enterprise Sells Out
https://www.gamingbible.com/news/lego-star-trek-enterprise-set-order-black-friday-124828-20251128



Star Trek: Khan is an American audio drama series directed by Fred Greenhalgh and written by Kirsten Beyer and David Mack, based on a story by Nicholas Meyer. It is part of executive producer Alex Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. The series explores Khan Noonien Singh during the nearly 20 years that he is stranded on the planet Ceti Alpha V between the events of the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Space Seed" (1967) and Meyer's film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982).



Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!
Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! 

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