Bad Faith Episode 554 Promo - Woke Trek? (w/ Wyatt Cenac & Josh Olson)
Mar 2, 2026
Wyatt Cenac, comedian and writer known for sharp cultural takes, and Josh Olson, screenwriter and podcast veteran, reunite to spar over Star Trek's new Starfleet Academy. They debate fandom backlash, identity politics, and whether modern plots feel checklist-driven. Conversation jumps from Strange New Worlds' comforts to a controversial gay Klingon storyline.
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Personal Thrill Seeing Chris Pine's Kirk Reveal
- Briahna Joy Gray recalls seeing the Star Trek movie with her family and new partner, and the film's character reveals thrilled them all.
- She describes the Chris Pine Kirk reveal and how the group talked about Star Trek for hours afterward at a bar.
Star Trek Backlash Mixes Nostalgia And Identity Politics
- Wyatt Cenac suggests part of backlash to new Trek entries is hunger for big-budget spectacle after a long drought.
- He also says identity politics and dislike of non-white male captains drive some vitriol against recent shows.
Strange New Worlds Feels Comfortingly Familiar
- Briahna and Wyatt discuss Strange New Worlds and Anson Mount's resemblance to William Shatner making it feel familiar.
- Briahna admits she resubscribed to Paramount to watch the show after her brother made her watch an episode.