Strange New Worlds: a Star Trek Podcast by Phantastic Geek

The Voyage Continues: Previewing the Starfleet Academy Series

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:31:00 +0000

In one month, Star Trek returns with a brand new series on Paramount+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Join us on its coverage on the Phantastic Geek Pop Culture Podcast or dedicated Starfleet Academy Podcast by Phantastic Geek feed!

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Looking Back at Season 3

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:52:00 +0000

With season 3 in the rear view mirror and 2 (or 1.5) seasons left, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the season of adventures on the Starship Enterprise.

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310 "New Life and New Civilizations"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:15:00 +0000

Capt. Pike leads his crew against a world-ending threat with weighty personal consequences. Matt and Pete seek out episode 310, “New Life and New Civilizations.”

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309 "Terrarium"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:34:00 +0000

Erica Ortegas, she flies the ship. Except when it crashes and she must find a way to overcome a desolate moon. Matt and Pete gaze into episode 309, “Terrarium.”

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308 "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:35:00 +0000

An undercover mission requires the crew to take a serum to disguise themselves and hilarity ensues when they refuse to change back. Matt and Pete discern episode 308, “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans.”

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307 "What Is Starfleet?"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:06:00 +0000

A filmmaker with connections to the crew captures the day-to-day of the starship Enterprise. Matt and Pete document episode 307, “What is Starfleet?”

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306 "The Selat Who Ate Its Tail"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:44:00 +0000

When the USS Farragut experiences a calamity, First Officer James T. Kirk is forced to act like a captain. Matt and Pete corral episode 306, “The Selat Who Ate Its Tail.”

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305 "Through the Lense of Time"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:19:00 +0000

The Enterprise assists Dr. Korby in an archeological excavation that may have best been left buried. Matt and Pete clock glimpse 305 “Through the Lense of Time.”

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304 "A Space Adventure Hour

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:29:00 +0000

The crew of “The Last Frontier” went further to new space destinations before somebody starting bumping them off. Only La’An can figure out whodunnit. Matt and Pete clock episode 304 “A Space Adventure Hour.”

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303 "Shuttle to Kenfori"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:23:00 +0000

Pike and M’Benga make a desperate trip to a forbidden former Federation outpost to find a flower for a patient. Matt and Pete board 303 “Shuttle to Kenfori.”

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301 "Hegemony, Part II" and 302 "Wedding Bell Blues"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:38:00 +0000

The Enterprise races against time to fend off the Gorn threat. When a strange visitor boards, Spock’s going to Chapel because they’re going to get married. Matt and Pete podcast episode 301, “Hegemony, Part II” and 302 “Wedding Bell Blues.”

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Final Season 3 Preview

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:11:00 +0000

The crew of the Enterprise returns in a week--or less--and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready for the season three launch!

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Season 3 Premiere at Tribeca Festival, Cast/Producer Panel, and More!

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:02:00 +0000

Fresh off of seeing the Strange New Worlds season 3 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt open hailing frequencies to share the latest!

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Season 3's Trailer Episode Titles and... Assignment: Tribeca!

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:07:00 +0000

With the full season three trailer released, with episode titles shared, and with the countdown to the season 3 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt warp to the scene!

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The State of Star Trek in 2025

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:45:00 +0000

What's the state of Star Trek in 2025? When will we be getting more Strange New Worlds? When does the Starfleet Academy series stream? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt warp to the scene!

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The Voyage Continues: SNW Renewed for Season Four

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:14:00 +0000

Though saddened by the news that Lower Decks will end in 2024 with the fifth season, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt reflect the renewal of Strange New Worlds season four.

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Looking Back at Season 2

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:18:00 +0000

Season two is in the books as Phantastic Geek's Pete & Matt take a look back at the season that was, all while looking ahead to the fuzzy return next season.

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210 "Hegemony"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:40:00 +0000

When the USS Cayuga falls in the path of a dangerous adversary, the Enterprise crew must swoop in to the rescue. Matt and Pete podcast episode 210, “Hegemony.”

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209 "Subspace Rhapsody"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:45:00 +0000

Star Trek’s first-ever musical episode is one for the ages. Matt and Pete belt out episode 209, “Subspace Rhapsody.”

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208 "Under the Cloak of War"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:41:00 +0000

A Klingon ambassador hitches a ride on the Enterprise, but his past and Dr. M’Benga’s are not what they seem. Matt and Pete relive episode 208, “Under the Cloak of War.”

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207 "Those Old Scientists"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:54:00 +0000

Your streaming device is NOT broken! It’s the crossover event of the decade as lower deckers invade strange new worlds. Matt and Pete are animated about episode 207, “Those Old Scientists.”

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206 "Lost In Translation"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:32:00 +0000

Uhura begins to question her sanity when she’s the only one who can hear a sound as pike supervises the completion of a Starfleet fuel refinery inside a nebula. Matt and Pete parse episode 206, “Lost in Translation.”

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205 "Charades"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:33:00 +0000

After an accident robs Spock of half his heritage, he learns he mist host his fiancée and her parents for their traditional engagement dinner. Matt and Pete play episode 205, “Charades.”

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204 "Among the Lotus Eaters"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:02:00 +0000

As Pike and Batel ponder their next steps, the Enterprise is reassigned to Rigel VII to clean up a mess of its own making. Matt and Pete settle into episode 204, “Among the Lotus Eaters.”

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203 "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:13:00 +0000

La’An ends up on an Enterprise without some key characters and ventures back in time with one important addition to thwart an attack on the future. Matt and Pete relive episode 203, “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.”

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