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Acting Captain Podcast

Acting Captain Podcast

By Acting Captain Podcast

Executing a deep investigation into all things Star Trek, from tropes and canon to politics and commentary, each member of this elite, analytical crew of Trek Tokkers takes a turn in the captain's chair to command a new discussion every episode.
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Episode 12 - Traitors

Acting Captain PodcastFeb 07, 2024

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Episode 12 - Traitors

Episode 12 - Traitors

What makes someone a traitor? Subterfuge? Spying? Subversion? Join Lt Com Rae, Stephanie Edd, and Ensign Lily as they get to the bottom of it!

Feb 07, 202401:19:19
Episode 11 - Best Holiday Episode

Episode 11 - Best Holiday Episode

We are back again, talking about what Trek Episode makes up the best holiday episode! What are your picks, see who agrees!

Sep 26, 202301:17:43
Episode 10 - Theme Music (Part 2)

Episode 10 - Theme Music (Part 2)

We are at it again! During Episode 4 - "Themes" we ran out of time to talk about all the amazing pieces of music in Star Trek, so here we go again!

Aug 29, 202302:10:26
Episode 9 - The Prime Directive

Episode 9 - The Prime Directive

It has been a major player in Star Trek all throughout the series existence, but is it a Prime Directive, or more of a "Prime Suggestion"? Come join the conversation!

Aug 01, 202301:33:59
Episode 8 - Away Mission "Spock Talk"

Episode 8 - Away Mission "Spock Talk"

We are back! After some trouble trapped in a quantum singularity, we have returned to discuss Spock!

Jul 18, 202301:32:18
Episode 7 - Disabilities

Episode 7 - Disabilities

Acting Captain Lilly leads a discussion about disabilities and Star Fleet.

Nov 02, 202202:16:29
Episode 6 - Holodecks

Episode 6 - Holodecks

The crew discusses their favorite holodeck episodes and question the ethics behind the programing.

Oct 02, 202201:57:03
Episode 5 - Empires

Episode 5 - Empires

In this episode we question whether or not the Federation is an empire and what that means for Starfleet.

Sep 14, 202201:51:46
Episode 4 - Themes

Episode 4 - Themes

Each series has a unique theme. The crew, and special guest Kelly (@thenerdyflutist) will discuss these various themes and explore what makes them engaging to the viewer.

Sep 02, 202201:04:31
Episode 3 - The Borg

Episode 3 - The Borg

Discussing the Borg and their unliteral goal to rid the universe of any individuality and diversity.

Aug 19, 202201:30:37
Episode 2 - Strange New Worlds Season 1 Wrap up

Episode 2 - Strange New Worlds Season 1 Wrap up

Strange New Worlds has concluded its first season.  Today we will share our feelings and thoughts about the characters, plots, tropes and meta-text to contextualize and review the season.

Aug 03, 202201:22:53
Episode 1: A Very Good Place to Start

Episode 1: A Very Good Place to Start

Before seeking out new life and civilizations, every ship must have her maiden voyage.  This is ours.  Perhaps it would put the crew at ease to revisit the maiden voyages, or pilots, of iconic Star Trek crews.

Jul 19, 202201:54:55
Episode 0 - Meet our Acting Captain Crew

Episode 0 - Meet our Acting Captain Crew

Buckle up for the start of something beautiful. Meet our crew as we introduce you to the Acting Captain Podcast. We have Stephanie, Rae, Kara, Louis, Lily, and Jake. They will deep dive into all things Trek. Toss in some humor, insightful opinions, and the general smoke show that this is. Welcome Aboard! 

Jul 17, 202221:02