Trekcast 451: Starfleet Academy, Was it bad? Red Letter Media beats Kurtzman? Classic Trek has new Fans

The internet was buzzing this week as Starfleet Academy finally made its debut—but does the new Star Trek series live up to the hype? We break down our first impressions and give you our honest take.We’ll also tell you how to watch Starfleet Academy for free, dig into early viewership numbers to see if fans are actually tuning in, and explore how classic Star Trek is finding a whole new audience on YouTube.All that and more on Trekcast, your home for Star Trek news, reviews, and discussion.News:Starfleet Academy is on YouTubehttps://blog.trekcore.com/2026/01/watch-the-first-episode-of-star-trek-starfleet-academy-on-youtube/Red Letter Media beats Starfleet Academyhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-starfleet-academy-gets-165225967.htmlClassic Trek reaches new audience on YouTubehttps://trekmovie.com/2025/12/28/classic-star-trek-is-finding-a-new-audience-through-youtube-reaction-videos/Trekcast: The Galaxy’s Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy’s most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We’re a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn’t just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you’ll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: [email protected] us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.