We Are Starfleet: A Star Trek Podcast
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About
WE ARE STARFLEET is a podcast dedicated to Star Trek: Discovery, Strange New Worlds and soon Starfleet Academy, hosted by Mike Slamer, Ian Buckley, Craig McKenzie & Ashley Thomas with a host of Trekkie guests. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
Episodes
- Starfleet Academy: "Rubicon"
We Are Starfleet reviews the season one finale of Starfleet Academy, titled "Rubicon." The hosts discuss the episode's trial of the Federation, character interpretations, and unpack the season's conclusion.
- Starfleet Academy: "300th Night"
Ian Buckley and Craig Mckenzie discuss Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1, Episode 19, "300th Night." The episode focuses on Caleb's choice between his past aspirations and his established life at Starfleet Academy.
- Starfleet Academy: "The Life of the Stars"
In this episode of We Are Starfleet, Mike Slamer and guest Kurt North discuss "The Life of the Stars," the eighth episode of Starfleet Academy. Topics include the return of Lt. Tilly and discussions about "The Doctor." Indexed from public…
- Starfleet Academy: "Ko'Zeine"
Captains Ashley Thomas and Craig McKenzie, joined by guest Geoff Owen, discuss Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 episode 7, titled "Ko'Zeine." The episode covers a secret wedding, All Worlds Day events, and themes of soul-searching and…
- Starfleet Academy: "Come, Let's Away"
We Are Starfleet hosts Ashley Thomas and Mike Slamer discuss Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 episode 6, "Come, Let's Away," with guest Cipriana Cuevas. The episode covers the crew's race against time, revealed old secrets and wounds,…
- Starfleet Academy: "S.A.M."
New this week from STARFLEET ACADEMY is "SAM." An episode dedicated to our photonic cadet, SAM explores Starfleet history through The Emissary, connecting her personal experiences to that of the venerated THE SISKO. It is an episode full o…
- Starfleet Academy: "Vox in Excelso"
Join Ian, Craig, and special guest Violet in this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET as they debate the merits of "Vox in Excelso"! This week, the fate of the Klingon race hangs in the balance, giving Jay-Den in particular a chance to explore his…
- Starfleet Academy: "Vitus Reflux"
Go ahead and plant yourself in a nice comfy chair and listen to the soothing tenors of Mike, Ian, and Craig in this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, covering "STARFLEET ACADEMY." A fun little game of laser tag and a little gardening, this epis…
- Starfleet Academy: "Kids These Days" & "Beta Test"
STARFLEET ACADEMY is now accepting new applicants, and WE ARE STARFLEET is here to give you the official campus tour! Join Mike, Craig, Ashley, & Ian, for a fun and in depth look at the double header premiere of the latest STAR TREK franch…
- An Introduction to Starfleet Academy (Part 2 of 2)
We Are Starfleet is back with the second part of our Starfleet Academy primer, looking at two episodes set at the Academy and with Starfleet Cadets from the 90s era of Trek. We first look at Star Trek: The Next Generation 's "The First Dut…
- An Introduction to Starfleet Academy (Part 1 of 2)
Just before the new show drops on Paramount+, the crew of WE ARE STARFLEET gets together to take a look at what we might expect from 'STARFLEET ACADEMY' due out January 15, 2026. We theorize what we might get out of the show, discuss casti…
- Looking Back on Strange New Worlds Season Three
The bridge crew of the podcast reunites to discuss their thoughts on Strange New Worlds' Season Three. With a remarkably low average scoring for this season across the episodes, the group discusses the challenges of the storytelling, what…
- Strange New Worlds S3 E10: "New Life and New Civilizations"
Co-Captains Craig McKenzie, Ashley Thomas and Mike Slamer are back together for this episode of We Are Starfleet , discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 10 "New life and New Civilizations." The duality of destiny is on…
- Strange New Worlds S3E9: "Terrarium"
Co-Captains Ashley Thomas and Mike Slamer are back together for this episode of We Are Starfleet , discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 9 "Terrarium." Joining us for this episode is special guest, Charlynn Schmiedt, co…
- Strange New Worlds S3E8: "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans"
STRANGE NEW WORLDS takes some extreme liberties with long established canon surrounding Vulcans. Mike Slamer and Ian Buckley are back to discuss this episode, with special guest IAN RAMSEY, well known for his song parodies of Star Trek! Ho…
- Strange New Worlds S3E7: "What is Starfleet?"
"What is Starfleet?" Beto Ortegas asks 'What is Starfleet?' in this documentary-style episode of Strange New Worlds. Find out how well your hosts Craig Mackenzie and Ian Buckley think this episode answers that question! HOSTED BY Ian Buckl…
- Strange New Worlds S3E6: "The Sehlat Who Ate It's Tail"
The crew is incapacitated and Craig takes command of the ship. Can Mike help him safely win the day by covering the latest episode of STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS, "The Sehlat Who Ate It's Tail?" A strong episode that accomplishes quite a…
- Strange New Worlds S3E5 : "Through The Lens of Time"
Released from his inter-dimensional prison, Mike Slamer returns to host this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, chatting the Star Trek Strange New Worlds episode, "Through The Lens of Time" with Craig McKenzie. This episode returns us to Star Tr…
- Strange New Worlds S3E4: "A Space Adventure Hour"
On this week's We Are Starfleet , Ashley and Craig are joined by Mission Log: Gene-ology host and audio and technical producer Earl Green of TheLogBook.com to discuss Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 4, "A Space Adventure Hou…
- Strange New Worlds S3E3: "Shuttle To Kenfori"
Strange New Worlds S3E3 "Shuttle To Kenfori" Captain Pike and Doctor M'Benga go on an "off the books" mission to hopefully give Captain Batel a fighting chance to live. Is there any genre Star Trek WON'T mash up? Join your hosts Mike Slame…
- Strange New Worlds S3E2 "Wedding Bell Blues"
Strange New Worlds S3E2 "Wedding Bell Blues" As the crew of the Enterprise gather to celebrate the Federation Centennial, a couple of unexpected arrivals force Spock to confront his feelings regarding Nurse Chapel. Join Ashley Thomas and h…
- Strange New Worlds S3E1 "Hegemony, Part II"
WE ARE STARFLEET is back, discussing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3x01 "Hegemony, Part II." Can the Enterprise rescue our kidnapped crew members? Is Captain Batel the Monster’s Mother? Will Captain Pike’s hair get any taller? We discuss a…
- Happy First Contact Day!
First Contact Day, that beautiful day of days when we set aside our differences to join the interstellar communities that await us. In this episode, we take a look at a few select episodes from across the STAR TREK franchise, from TOS, TNG…
- Star Trek Section 31 ... is a movie we watched.
The crew of the podcast is BACK! Kicking off 2025 with a brand new Star Trek movie, "SECTION 31!" It has been sufficiently panned by audiences and critics, but is there anything redeemable? Mike, Craig, Ashley and Ian get together to discu…
- Celebrating 40 years of Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
WE ARE STARFLEET comes together to look back at Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. As an older film it may be a product of it's time, but does it hold up? It's a Trek movie, so the answer is yes, even if it's an odd numbered movie! We di…
- Discovery S5E10 "Life, Itself" - The Series Finale
WE ARE STARFLEET comes together to say goodbye to Star Trek Discovery. In this extra long episode, we chat through the episode "Life, Itself" as Burnham's quest for God comes to an end. Character arcs tied with a bow, goodbyes are shared.…
- Discovery S509 "LaGrange Point"
In this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, hosts Mike & Ian strap in to not-explore a binary super-massive black home system in STAR TREK DISCOVERY "LaGrange Point." Does it matter who the Breen are under all the helmets? A great action episode…
- Discovery S5E08 "Labyrinths"
Discovery S5E8 "Labyrinths" (88) Welcome to our mind palace! Mike or Ian would have been just as annoying. In this episode of We Are Starfleet, Captain Ashley Thomas and Number One Craig McKenzie navigate the "Labyrinths" of Star Trek: Dis…
- 87: Discovery S5E7 "Erigah"
WE ARE STARFLEET returns to Star Trek Discovery coverage with "ERIGAH!" And we're all here on vibes only. Considered a high water mark for the season, this podcsat invites long time listener Violet Hammond onto the show to discuss her uniq…
- 86: Discovery S5E06 "Whistlespeak"
In this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, Captain Ian Buckley and Number One Ashley Thomas are chatting "Whistlespeak" season 5, episode 6 of Star Trek: Discovery's final season. Let's go and meet the gods this week in this discussion. HOSTED B…
- 85: Discovery S5E05 "Mirrors"
Craig McKenzie and Mike Slamer take the helm for episode five of STAR TREK DISCOVERY, titled, "Mirrors." L'ak and Moll take center stage in this episode to give us their much-needed origin story. Meanwhile, Book & Burnham take a shuttle to…
- 84: Discovery S5E04 "Face The Strange"
WE ARE STARFLEET returns to cover episode four of STAR TREK DISCOVERY, "Face The Strange." In this episode, Captain Burnham and First Officer Rayner get caught in their own little time loop! Your hosts Ian Buckley & Craig McKenzie unpack t…
- 83. Discovery S5E03: "Jinaal"
In today's episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, We take a walk in someone else's shoes...or is it the other way around? Discussing Star Trek: Discovery 5x03 "Jinaal" are Ashley Thomas, Mike Slamer, and special guest Brandi Jackola of WHAT THE FUTU…
- Star Trek: Discovery Season Five Premiere!
WE ARE STARFLEET returns with your hosts Ashley Thomas, Ian Buckley, Craig McKenzie, and Mike Slamer! The premiere is a big double-episode bonanza so there's a lot to cover in this episode right from the get go. You'll hear a mix of opinio…
- 81. Interview with John Billingsley aka Dr. Phlox!
In this very special bonus episode of We Are Starfleet, Ashley and Ian sit down to chat with the one and only John Billingsley aka Dr. Phlox! We chat acting, Star Trek: Enterprise, and Trek Talks 3, a Star Trek telethon happening on Januar…
- 80. CERRITOS STRONG!
WE ARE STARFLEET returns to your subspace feeds! Craig, Mike, and Ashley get together to discuss season four of STAR TREK LOWER DECKS. While we wait for the next Star Trek show to air (Discovery or Prodigy, any bets?) the wider Trek univer…
- 79. Strange New Worlds: S2E10 "Hegemony"
We Are Starfleet completes its coverage of season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with the finale "Hegemony". Grab your closest nitrogen grenade and prepare for the coming of the reptilian adversary known as The Gorn. Mike Slamer host…
- 78. Strange New Worlds: S2E9 "Subspace Rhapsody"
"But why are we singing?!" WE ARE STARFLEET covers the very first musical in Star Trek history. We've brought in a couple of guys that know a thing or two about musicals, Geoff Owen and Martyn Hearn. Warm up those vocals and tune in for ou…
- 77. Strange New Worlds: S2E8 "Under The Cloak Of War"
WE ARE STARFLEET is a STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS podcast wrestling with the trauma of war this week, as Doctor M’Benga and Chapel revisit the horrors of their time on the moon of J’Gal. Tune in for our coverage of episode 2x08 of STAR T…
- 76. Strange New Worlds: S2E7 "Those Old Scientists"
WE ARE STARFLEET continues covering the second season of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Tune in for our coverage of episode 2x07 "Those Old Scientists" which currently ranks as the best rated episode out of the entire franchise on IMDB. Cr…
- 75. Strange New Worlds: S2E6 "Lost in Translation"
WE ARE STARFLEET continues covering the second season of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. Tune in for our coverage of episode 2x06 "Lost in Translation" Where Uhura feels like she might be losing her mind and is helped by none other than Jam…
- 74. Strange New Worlds: S2E5 "Charades"
WE ARE STARFLEET is back to discuss another great episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS! Can you guess what it is? First word. Sounds like. "CHARADES!" You got it! Tune in for our coverage of episode 2x05 of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLD…
- 73. Strange New Worlds: S2E4 "Among the Lotus Eaters"
WE ARE STARFLEET is a STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS podcast and WE FLY THE SHIP! We've got #MORETEGAS! A covert away mission! And...we forgot. Tune in for our coverage of episode 2x04 of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, "Among the Lotus Eate…
- 72. Strange New Worlds: S2E3 "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
Time travel is back and we're taken to 2023 Toronto, Canada to witness events of historical consequence in the Star Trek timelines... Craig and Mike take the helm on unpacking the events of this episode and talk more about the chances a so…
- 71. Strange New Worlds: S2E2 "Ad Astra Per Aspera"
We Are Starfleet presents to the court this episode of the podcast, covering Episode 2 of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, "Ad Astra Per Aspera" Your hosts Ian and Craig discuss the ramifications of court proceedings, genetic engineering, an…
- 70. Strange New Worlds: S2E1 "The Broken Circle"
WE ARE STARFLEET kicks off its STRANGE NEW WORLDS coverage with the premiere episode, "The Broken Circle." HOSTED BY Mike Slamer & Ashley Thomas Craig McKenzie & Ian Buckley PATREON + SUPPORT Help support the network, earn bragging rights,…
- 69. Strange New Worlds Season 2 Trailer drop!
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS is upon us, with season two coming June 15th! With that, Paramount has given us a new tasty trailer to sink our teeth into. The full crew of the pod gets together on this one, we unpack the details you might h…
- 68. Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier
In this episode of WE ARE STARFLEET, Ashley Thomas speaks with returning guest Professor Amy H. Sturgis on a new collection of Star Trek essays from Vernon Press' Series in Cinema and Culture, appropriately titled "Essays Exploring the Fin…
- 67. Star Trek Legacy: The Refit Model
In this episode of the ongoing Trek podcast, WE ARE STARFLEET, hosts Mike and Ian discuss the upcoming changes to the podcast, as we move into regular coverage for STRANGE NEW WORLDS in June. The topic of Picard naturally comes up, and the…
- 66. The "WASSIES" 5 Years of Trek!
In this special episode, we are joined by special guest GEOFF OWEN of the Holosuite Media Network, to discuss the past five years of modern Star Trek! Based on listener feedback, we talk about "best episode" and "best moments," and seeing…