Cadet School (Starfleet Academy) Reflections on Season 1

In this special recap episode, we gather a full roundtable of friends, collaborators, and Star Trek superfans to break down everything that went down in Season 1 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Joining us are Alex from Deosil Designs, Anna Rozay, Jodi from Clonestar, Leigh Ellen, Austin, Jackson, and Matthew Jennings from 1701: A Blerd Story—and no topic is off-limits. From standout cadets and faculty drama to the season's biggest twists, themes, and surprises, we dig into what worked, what didn't, and what we're hoping to see in Season 2. Along the way, expect passionate debates, hot takes, and plenty of laughs as we explore how this new series fits into the ever-expanding Star Trek universe. Was Season 1 a promising new chapter for the franchise? Which characters stole the spotlight? And what lessons did Starfleet Academy really teach us? Support us at https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen  Guest info: Alex:  https://deosildesigns.com Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@ObservationLounge2  Austin: https://www.instagram.com/austinpsmith96/  Jackson: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonjuniper/  Jodi: https://linktr.ee/jodipickens  Leigh Ellen: https://www.instagram.com/leighellenm/  Matt: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/mattjennings-10709363/1701-a-blerd-story