Boars, Gore, and Swords Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Jan 16, 2026
The hosts dive into the challenges and excitement of launching Starfleet Academy, reacting to the casting choices, including the intriguing roles played by Tatiana Maslany and Holly Hunter. They compare the series' aesthetic to other shows and discuss its balance of school life and space adventure. An opening prison scene sparks debates on ethics and rehabilitation within the Federation. With nods to familiar characters and humor from Paul Giamatti, they ponder the series' continuity and express eagerness for what lies ahead.
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High Stakes For A Long-Awaited Revival
- Hosts frame Starfleet Academy as a long-desired but risky revival of a franchise concept that needed careful handling.
- They worry continuity and current producers (Kurtzman/Ellisons) shape expectations more than novelty.
Casting Reaction: Maslany As A Mom
- Red and Ivan joke about Tatiana Maslany being cast as a mother and react to agecasting with humor.
- They compare casting choices to their own aging and Hollywood's trend of early 'starlet-to-mom' transitions.
Get To The Ship Fast
- Hosts stress they value getting characters onto ships quickly rather than remaining stuck at school.
- They see a spacefaring focus as essential to feeling like real Star Trek.
