Positively Trek

Positively Trek 337: It’s the Bad Interference. The Kind That Interferes.
Star Trek Comics: April 2026

It’s that time again! This month’s round-up of Star Trek comics includes the finale to the 18-issue run of Star Trek: Lower Decks, and the premiere issue of a new miniseries: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Lost Contact! Join hosts Dan and Brandi as they discuss what they liked, what they didn’t like, and everything in between about the Star Trek comics that came out in April 2026!

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Chapters
Opening (00:00:00)
Star Trek: Lower Decks #18 (00:02:48)
Patreon Shout Out (00:22:47)
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 (00:23:27)
Final Thoughts (00:39:31)
Closing (00:41:00)
  
Hosts
Dan Gunther
Brandi Jackola

Production
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Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 336: A Victim of the Culture Wars? Or Something Else?
Our Thoughts on the Cancellation of Starfleet Academy, the People Currently in Charge of Star Trek, and the State of the World

Kind of a mixed bag in this episode of Positively Trek, as hosts Barry and Dan look around at the remnants of the Star Trek universe in the wake of the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which now joins Discovery, Prodigy, Lower Decks, and Strange New Worlds in the pile of Trek series cut down before what should have been their ends. We also talk about the current folks in charge of our beloved franchise, what they have to do with the current state of the real world, and opine on what the future of the Star Trek universe might bring.

Full text of the letter from Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau on the cancellation of Starfleet Academy: https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/1s5hnfw/a_letter_from_alex_kurtzman_and_noga_landau_about/

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STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters
Opening (00:00:00)
The End of Starfleet Academy (00:02:07)
Patreon Shout Out (00:26:10)
The People in Charge - An Indictment (00:26:50)
A Few Thoughts on Alex Kurtzman (00:36:32)
Star Trek’s Immediate Future (00:42:56)
Final Thoughts (00:58:05)
Closing (01:01:25)
  
Hosts
Dan Gunther
Barry DeFord

Production
Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)
Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 335: Both Kirk & Mariner are One-Man Armies!
March 2026’s Star Trek Comics

In Star Trek: Lower Decks #17, the Cerritos crew is on a mission to recover their lost away team, feared killed by dangerous aggressors. Meanwhile, in Star Trek: The Last Starship #6, the Federation may be on its last legs as one of their own betrays them in service of her own ambitions: The Emerald Chain.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Brandi take a look at both Star Trek comics that came out in March. We share our thoughts on the stories and our hopes for the future of both series.

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Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters
Opening (00:00:00)
Star Trek: Lower Decks #17 (00:02:08)
Patreon Shout Out (00:17:51)
Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 (00:18:31)
Final Thoughts (00:31:09)
Next Month (00:32:42)
Closing (00:34:56)
  
Hosts
Dan Gunther
Brandi Jackola

Production
Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)
Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 334: The Olatunde Twist
Season Finale! “Rubincon” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E10

After ten episodes, the season finale of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is, sadly, here. In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan, Brandi, and Barry discuss “Rubincon,” the season finale of Starfleet Academy’s freshman year! We talk about the cadets aboard the Athena, Nus Braka’s ultimate plan, and our thoughts on how the season stuck the landing.

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Video version of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/-yTmceh-HV4

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Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters
Opening (00:00:00)
“Rubincon” Part 1 (00:02:46)
Patreon Shout Out (00:47:38)
“Rubincon” Part 2 (00:48:18)
Closing (01:23:48)
  
Hosts
Dan Gunther
Barry DeFord
Brandi Jackola

Production
Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)
Barry DeFord (Producer)

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Positively Trek 333: Well, that’s a design flaw!
“300th Night” - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E09

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan, Barry, and Brandi discuss “300th Night,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s first season. We talk about found families, Caleb’s mom, Captain Ake’s determination to keep her promises, and the set up for next week’s season finale!

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Help support the podcast! Go to https://www.patreon.com/positivelytrek to help out!

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. Positively Trek is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Chapters
Opening (00:00:00)
“300th Night” Part 1 (00:03:23)
Patreon Shout Out (00:32:08)
“300th Night” Part 2 (00:32:48)
Closing (01:00:48)
  
Hosts
Dan Gunther
Barry DeFord
Brandi Jackola

Production
Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)
Barry DeFord (Producer)

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