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Feb 10, 2026 1 hr 59 min

Starfleet Academy- Let's Talk Characters!

from Hailing Frequencies Open Podcast Hosted by Mike Jones

Class is in session at Starfleet Academy—and we've got thoughts. This week, we're joined by friends of the pod Leigh Ellen and Alex to dig into the characters shaping Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, from the power players at the top to the cadets just beginning their Starfleet journeys. We break down leadership styles, messy brilliance, and the kind of character choices that tell you exactly what kind of future this show is building. On the command side, we unpack Chancellor Capt. Nahla Ake, F. Adm. Charles Vance, Lt. Cdr. Lura Thok, Cdr. Jett Reno, and the ever-iconic Doctor. Then it's on to the cadets: Caleb Mir, Darem Reymi, Jay-Den Kraag, S.A.M., and Tarima Sadal. We talk chemistry, queer coding, and which of these future officers already feel destined for greatness… or chaos. It's a character-forward conversation full of speculation, affection, and a little side-eye—because if Starfleet Academy is about shaping the future, these people are the ones to watch. 🖖✨ Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/hailingfreqopen Alex's Shop: https://deosildesigns.com/ Col. Bree Fram for Congress: https://teambree.com/ David Gerrold's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/david-gerrolds-health-and-leukemia-fundraiser "The Curtain Rises" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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