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Kirk vs Picard: Which Star Trek Era Was the True Peak? + Starfleet Academy Random Review

Which era of Star Trek was the true peak?

Was it the Original Series era — Kirk, Spock, and the foundation of the franchise?
Or the Next Generation era — Picard, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager expanding the universe?

In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff go head-to-head in Geek Court to debate which Star Trek era truly defined the franchise.

We also dive into:

• A full Random Review of Starfleet Academy
• Easter eggs and Prodigy connections
• Deep Space Nine and Voyager callbacks
• Why Star Trek has always pushed social boundaries
• The evolution from episodic storytelling to modern serialized Trek
• Whether Starfleet Academy is a bold move or a franchise shift

From Kirk vs Picard to Discovery and the 32nd century, we break down legacy, lore, nostalgia, and what keeps Star Trek relevant across generations.

Tell us which era wins.

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