About this episode

The episode celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek by exploring filming locations and discussing the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Visiting the Past and Discovering the Future We kick off our 2026 in a big way as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary Year of Star Trek with a show built for fans who love both the history and the future of the franchise. This premiere is all about connection. Connection to the real places where Star Trek was made and connection to where the universe is headed next. First up, we're joined by Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek and Teras Cassidy from Geek Nation Tours to talk about Exploring Trek shooting locations. From iconic West Coast filming sites to the unforgettable landscapes of Nevada's Valley of Fire, we'll dive into what makes these locations so special and why standing where Star Trek history was made hits differently in an anniversary year. If you've ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of your favorite crews, this conversation is for you. Then we shift gears to the future with a spoiler-light discussion of the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. We'll share our impressions of the first two episodes, what immediately grabbed us, and where the series feels like it's boldly going. From tone to characters to themes, we'll break down what's working and what we're excited to see…

People in this episode

Host: Trek Geeks

Guests: Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek, Teras Cassidy

Topics covered

• Star Trek history
• Trek filming locations
• Starfleet Academy premiere
• fandom discussion
• future of Star Trek

Keywords

• Star Trek
• Trek locations
• Starfleet Academy
• Larry Nemecek
• Teras Cassidy
• 60th Anniversary
• fandom

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Places: Nevada's Valley of Fire

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