Star Trek Podcast: Trekcast

Star Trek just hit turbulence. Starfleet Academy is canceled after two seasons, no new series are currently in production, and there’s still silence on Alex Kurtzman’s future with the franchise. Is this the beginning of a Star Trek freeze? We dive into the latest developments, what led to this moment, and what it could mean for the future of Star Trek.
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! 
Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Starfleet Academy Season 1 has officially wrapped, and we're looking back at the biggest moments of the season — plus revisiting our early predictions to see what we got right (and wrong). We’ll also break down new comments from the show’s executive producer, teasing what’s coming in Season 2. Meanwhile, we’re learning more about the future of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, and there’s buzz building around the upcoming Star Trek: Year One project. All that and more on Trekcast — your source for Star Trek news, reviews, and deep-dive discussions.


News:

Starfleet Academy season 2 tease
https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-new-characters-guest-stars-season-2

Learning more about Strange New Worlds season 4
https://trekmovie.com/2026/03/13/exclusive-strange-new-worlds-ep-talks-s4-release-date-s5-characters-and-a-return-to-classic-star-trek/

Star Trek Year One?
https://m.imdb.com/news/ni65750150/?ref_=ttnw_art_perm


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! 
Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Get ready for group therapy, mommy issues, and plenty of Star Trek drama — Trekcast is back, breaking down Starfleet Academy Episodes 8 and 9. We’ll review the latest episodes, dive into the biggest moments, and share our predictions for next week’s Starfleet Academy season finale. Plus, Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, is speaking out and defending Starfleet Academy from the online haters. Star Trek is also hitting the road with a new partnership with Waze, and William Shatner is teaming up with Elon Musk for a surprising collaboration. All that and more on Trekcast. 
News:

Jonathan Frakes Defends Starfleet Academy
https://trekmovie.com/2026/03/05/interview-jonathan-frakes-on-finding-the-emotion-to-direct-starfleet-academy-and-his-star-trek-future/

Star Trek Hits Waze
https://blog.google/waze/waze-star-trek-experience/

Shatner Says X Gonna Give it to You!
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/x-taps-william-shatner-to-give-out-invites-to-its-payments-service-x-money/


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! 

Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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! 
Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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! 
Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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! 





Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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! 

Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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! 

Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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! 

Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

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! 

Connect with us: [email protected]

Leave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬

Check out our merch store at Trekcast.com

Help support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.