Star Trek Prodigy Episodes

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Dec. 2, 2022

Prodigy "Preludes" Review

Join the SNP crew this week as they review this backstory-heavy episode of Star Trek Prodigy! Spoiler alert, they loved it!

In this week's episode, "Preludes," the Prodigy writer's room finally gives insight into the pasts of Rok-Tahk, Zero, and Jankom Pog. The newly revealed Vindicator also shares the story of the Vau N'Akat and Starfleet's arrival on Solum. And what actually happened to Chakotay? The Strange New Pod crew breaks it all down.

Plus, the Strange New Loop, mailbag, and much more ...
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Nov. 24, 2022

Prodigy "Masquerade" Review

Join the Strange New Pod crew on this special Thanksgiving edition of the show as they review Star Trek Prodigy's fifteenth episode, "Masquerade!"

What happens when Okana makes contact with a geneticist he was supposed to be doing a job for, and when we meet her, what do we finally learn about Dal? What does he do with that knowledge? Why do the Romulans want the Protostar, and who is stopping Janeway from pursuing them? Finally, what big revelation do we learn about Ensign Asencia? Erik, Giraf...
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Nov. 18, 2022

Prodigy "Crossroads" Review

It's a divisive episode of Star Trek Prodigy this week as Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian break down and review "Crossroads."

What happens when Dal and the team decide to bury the Protostar and find transport to Starfleet without it? What is the Outrageous Okana doing on a remote icy outpost? And what happens when Janeway and her crew show up at the same outpost looking for the kids and the Protostar? The teams break it all down!

Plus, a Thanksgiving edition of the Strange New Loop, the mailbag...
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Nov. 11, 2022

Prodigy "All the World's a Stage" Review

SNP is back live this week as the crew breakdown and review what turned out to be an amazing thirteenth episode of Star Trek Prodigy.

What happens when Dal and team come across a planet home to a people who closely resemble Starfleet? What is the reason behind their people returning to the colony, sometimes sick or not at all? What the heck is happening to Murf? So many questions! Erik, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian break down this absolute love letter of an episode.

As always, the Strange New Loop...
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Nov. 9, 2022

Prodigy "Let Sleeping Borg Lie" Review

The SNP team is back after a quick trip to Risa! Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they review episode 113 of Star Trek Prodigy, "Let Sleeping Borg Lie!"

That's right; Prodigy brings the Borg to children's television! What happens when the Protostar and her crew come across a dormant Borg Cube? What drives Dal and the crew to board said Borg drone? When Zero joins the collective, are they able to bargain with them? And finally, do the Borg offer any clues into disabling the weapon aboard the Pro...
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Oct. 28, 2022

"The Stars at Night" Lower Decks S3 Finale Review w/ Matthew Kaplowitz

Ten weeks have warped by as quickly as Q snaps a finger, and the SNP team has their review and breakdown of the Lower Decks season three finale, "The Stars at Night." Trek Untold's Matthew Kaplowitz lends his voice as the show's special guest for this week's finale review!

What happens when Carol challenges Admiral Buenamigo's Texas class to a second contact race with the fate of the Cali class at stake? What does Boimler do to deeply offend Shaxs? Mariner is having a BLAST, so why is her spide...
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Oct. 27, 2022

Prodigy Mid-Season Premiere: "Asylum" Review

Star Trek Prodigy is back with its mid-season premiere with episode 111, "Asylum!" Join Girafe, Hawk, and Julian as they welcome the show back and break down the latest adventure onboard the Protostar!

What happens when Dal and the team rolls up on a Deep Space Relay Station and request asylum? How does the hidden weapon aboard the Protostar put everything in jeopardy? Why is Dal’s species hidden at Starfleet Command? And finally, what are the ramifications of Gwyn regaining her memories? The S...
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Feb. 4, 2022

"A Moral Star, Pt. 2" Prodigy Mid-Season Finale Review

It was a busy week at Strange New Pod HQ! From the announcement of our first-ever podcast festival Captain Picard Week to our first look at the key art for Strange New Worlds. And of course, the mid-season finale of Star Trek Prodigy.*

The crew open up the show with the full list of podcasts that will be joining us at the end of the month for Captain Picard Week, followed by a breakdown of all the Strange New Worlds news, including a scene shown to the Television Critics Association featuring U...
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Jan. 28, 2022

Nami Melumad Interview + Prodigy "A Moral Star, Pt. 1" Review

On this very special edition of A Strange New Pod, the crew welcomes Star Trek Prodigy composer, Nami Melumad to the show!

Nami talks to the team about finding Star Trek, her inspiration from past Trek scores, who she likes writing for on Prodigy and so much more.

Then, it's the penultimate episode before the mid-season finale of Star Trek Prodigy. What happens when Dal and the team finally come together as a crew and head back to Tars Lamora to face the Diviner? The ASNP crew breaks it all do...
Guest: Nami Melumad
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Jan. 21, 2022

Prodigy "Time Amok" Review

It's episode 64 of A Strange New Pod, as Brittany, Girafe, Hawk, and Julian review what is quite possibly Star Trek Prodigy's best episode yet, "Time Amok."

What happens when things get timey-whimey and wibbly-wobbly aboard the Protostar? With the ship facing destruction after flying into a temporal anomaly, what happens to the crew as they get stuck in different pockets of space-time? Only with the help of holo Janeway can the crew come together to tackle the issue. The crew breaks down all th...
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Jan. 14, 2022

Prodigy "First Con-tact" Review

Join the ASNP crew at full strength on what is quite possibly the most chaotic episode of the show yet as they review Star Trek Prodigy episode 107, "First Con-tact!"

This week, the Ferengi are back! We’ve had a Cool Ferengi in Lower Decks, we’ve had a Starfleet captain and a bartender on Discovery, and Prodigy brings us back to their conniving ways with Nandi. How does the crew react when a First Contact mission with Dal’s old mentor goes sideways? What secrets does Janeway uncover while putti...
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Jan. 7, 2022

Prodigy "Kobayashi" Review

It's our first subspace broadcast of 2022! Join Brittany, Erin, Giraffe, Hawk, and Julian as they review the latest episode of Star Trek Prodigy, which just returned from its first mid-season break.

What happens when Dal attempts the Kobayashi Maru multiple times, and who shows up to help him? Also, when Janeway realizes her memories aren’t gone, but classified, what shocking discovery does Gwyn find? We break it all down with our review of episode 106 "Kobayashi."

Plus, a really fun edition o...
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Dec. 3, 2021

Bonnie Gordon Interview + Discovery "Choose to Live" Review

ASNP is joined by a very special guest this week, as Bonnie Gordon, the voice of the USS Protostar on Star Trek Prodigy reveals how she went about getting the role, her friendship with our co-host Erin, and her time at Star Trek: The Experience.

Then, it's onto this week's review of Star Trek Discovery episode 403, "Choose to Live." How did Michael handle working with her mother on a joint Qowat Milat/Starfleet mission to apprehend a rogue sister? Did Stamets get any more answers about what the...
Guest: Bonnie Gordon
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Nov. 19, 2021

Discovery "Kobayashi Maru" + Prodigy "Terror Firma" Reviews

For the first time in 22 years, two separate Star Trek series debuted new episodes on the same day.

This week, the crew reviews Star Trek Prodigy's first mid-season finale, "Terror Firma." How did the episode wrap up the first five episode arc? What exactly is a protostar drive, and is the team invested in the series moving forward?

Then, Star Trek Discovery makes its return with season four and a whole lot more dilithium. How did the season premiere stack up against the previous three? How wa...
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Nov. 12, 2021

Aaron Waltke Interview + Prodigy "Dreamcatcher" Review

On this very special edition of A Strange New Pod, the crew welcomes the co-executive producer and writer of Star Trek Prodigy, Aaron Waltke to the show.

Aaron talks all things Prodigy including the show's second season renewal, its roadmap, making sure the team gets the tone of the show right for the next generation of Star Trek fans, and so much more. Did we mention he also knows a lot about dilithium?

The crew also reviews the fourth episode of Prodigy's first season, "Dreamcatcher," as the...
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Nov. 5, 2021

Prodigy "Starstruck" Review

After a stunning two-part series premiere, Star Trek Prodigy returned this week with it's third episode, "Starstruck." Also returning? Ensign Admiral Erin!

"Even with the guidance of their hologram advisor Janeway, the crew of the Protostar is tested when their ship is on a dangerous cosmic collision course."

What did the crew think of the show now that the premiere is out of the way? Who are some of their favorite characters and who might rub the crew the wrong way? Also, what did everyone th...
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Oct. 29, 2021

Star Trek Prodigy Premiere: "Lost & Found" Review

It's an exciting time for Trek fans as the latest series in the franchise, Star Trek Prodigy, has made its series debut. Prodigy is the first show in the franchise geared towards kids and what better way to review the show than welcome two members of the target audience to help the crew review it?

ASNP welcomes Julian's daughter Cadet Cecily and Erik's daughter, Cadet Kateri to give their thoughts on some of their favorite moments and characters. The team also asks them the important question: ...
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July 30, 2021

Animation For the Next Generation

Join the crew of A Strange New Pod this week as they break down the trailers for both the first season of Star Trek Prodigy and Star Trek Lower Decks Season 2.

The team also talks about what they expect from both series, as well as new team-ups in Lower Decks.

Plus, our Patrons Choice topic for this month, retcons in the past and future of Star Trek.

All that and more on our 40th episode!

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June 18, 2021

The Road Not Taken | Captain Picard Day 2021

Join the ASNP crew this week as they break down what was a busy week in the Alpha Quadrant.

First, Trek fans were delighted to be introduced to the cast of the upcoming animated series, Star Trek Prodigy. The team talks about the voice cast, the character breakdowns, and where they think the show might be headed.

Then, it was an eventful Captain Picard Day, as Paramount dropped the second teaser trailer for Season 2 of the Patrick Stewart-led series, featuring the man, the myth, the legend him...
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Feb. 26, 2021

Across the Universe

We close out February on the heels of the big ViacomCBS Investors Day and showcase. The ASNP crew talk about the news that came out including new details on Paramount Plus as well as the highly anticipated animated Trek series, Star Trek Prodigy.

With our first look at the characters, the team talks about which ones they like best, while Erik and Julian discuss the impact the show might have on their children.

Plus, it's our first ever Patreon Collective's choice episode, as the crew deep dive...