Welcome to My Next Generation, the father and son Star Trek podcast where lifelong fan Rik introduces his son, Jonah, to the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, we watch and review an episode together, capturing the hilarious, honest, and surprisingly insightful reactions of a child discovering Starfleet, the Federation, Klingons, Borg, and more for the very first time. A celebration of Star Trek, fatherhood, family, and passing the love of sci-fi to the next generation.
Introducing a 5-Year-Old to Star Trek: Voyager. Ep21 Caretaker, Part 1
Welcome to Season 3 of My Next Generation! After two seasons of loving Star Trek: Prodigy, Rik takes a leap into 90s live-action sci-fi by introducing his 5-year-old son, Jonah, to Star Trek: Voyager—starting with the series premiere, "Caretaker, Part 1."
Was Jonah too nervous to meet a whole new crew? Will live-action Star Trek hold his attention? Listen in as Jonah shares his unfiltered thoughts on Captain Janeway, discovers Quark on Deep Space Nine, draws clever connections back to Prodigy, and asks the question every Trekkie has pondered for decades: Why don't starships have seatbelts?
In this episode:
Transitioning from animated Prodigy to 90s live-action Voyager
Jonah’s first impressions of Janeway, Chakotay, Tom Paris, and Harry Kim
The ultimate Starfleet safety violation: The seatbelt dilemma
Is 90s Star Trek still considered family-friendly in 2026?
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What Voyager episodes do you think are essential—or skippable—for a 5-year-old? Let us know in the comments or reviews!
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Pre Intro Music
Matt Blair
Intro Music
"Destiny Day"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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28 Sept 2026
Saying Goodbye to Star Trek: Prodigy Ep20 Ouroboros Pt 1&2
Join us for a very emotional season finale of the My Next Generation podcast as a lifelong Trekkie and his 5-year-old son, Jonah, sit down to watch the final two episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2: Ouroboros Parts 1 and 2.
In this episode, we break down the epic conclusion to the Star Trek: Prodigy series. We discuss the final showdown between Gwyn and Ascencia, the return of the time-eating Loom, Wesley Crusher's brilliant plans, and the incredible moment a whale navigates the USS Voyager through a wormhole. We also dive into the beautiful character arcs of Dal, Rok-Tahk, Zero, Jankom Pog, and Murf as they finally become Starfleet cadets.
Beyond the sci-fi action, this episode takes a heartfelt turn as we discuss what it means to share the Star Trek universe with the next generation. Listen in as Jonah experiences the true emotional weight of a Star Trek finale for the very first time, and find out which classic Star Trek series we will be reviewing next when the podcast returns from hiatus!
Whether you are a lifelong Star Trek fan, a parent looking to introduce your kids to the franchise, or a massive fan of Star Trek: Prodigy, this episode is for you.
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21 Sept 2026
When Bad Guys Turn Good Ep 18 Brink & Touch of Grey
In this episode of My Next Generation, a father and his 5-year-old son, Jonah, sit down to review Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, Episodes 17 and 18, Brink and Touch of Grey. As the animated series nears its epic conclusion, tensions are higher than ever for the young crew of the Protostar.
Join us as we break down the daring rescue mission to Solum. We discuss the crew's dangerous efforts to save Ilthuran and Wesley Crusher from the villainous Asencia, the terrifying return of the Loom (or as Jonah calls them, the slow-motion bugs), and the thrilling rescue of our favourite characters by Janeway, Chakotay, Wesley Crusher and the Hologram Doctor.
Listen in to hear a 5-year-old's unique perspective on complex Star Trek themes, including redemption arcs, the difference between good guys and bad guys, and Jonah's final thumbs-up or thumbs-down verdict. Plus, we discuss Jonah's newfound love for the Prodigy theme tune and tease our upcoming transition into live-action Star Trek, starting with a classic episode of The Original Series.
Whether you are a lifelong Trekkie or introducing the franchise to your own children, this family-friendly Star Trek podcast has something for everyone.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to My Next Generation, leave us a five-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share the show with your fellow Star Trek fans. Let us know what classic live-action Star Trek episodes Jonah should watch next!
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