John Putman

History professor at San Diego State University where I teach a Star Trek course.

[John Putman @startrekprof]

@Katie_Classique Replaced it with Star Trek Discovery

[John Putman @startrekprof]

This article might help those who can’t quite understand Star Trek: Starfleet Academy because it looks different.

https://t.co/qU3e8iyO2I

[Venture Pictures @venturepictures]

Credit where it’s due “Vox in Excelo” was a beautifully written and directed episode of #StarfleetAcademy Klingon stories are still captivating in 2026. They were always my favourite!

I’ve been very critical of newer Trek, but Starfleet Academy has really surprised me.

It’s brought back “fun” into Trek. I think that’s what we’ve missed for so long in TV series. Not only Trek. Glad to see it making a comeback.

Sure it’s got its faults, I’m not a huge fan of the ships, some moments feel cheesy. But god. Star Trek always has been.

Thank You for FINALLY getting Klingons right again 😂 and THE SHIPS LOOK GOOD!

“Make Pylons and Nacelles attached again” lol.

But in all seriousness…. I’m really pleased with the character development in this show and this episode. I hope they get a chance to do more of this kindve episode.

Bravo @StarTrek @StarTrekOnPPlus you’ve converted this cynic of new Trek into a fan because of this episode.

#StarfleetAcademy #StarTrek

[John Putman @startrekprof]

Outstanding episode! Star Trek at its best. This series is no doubt unique, but it excellent Star Trek 🖖

[TrekMovie.com @TrekMovie]

Recap/Review: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Finds Honor In “Vox in Excelso”
#startrek #starfleetacademy
https://t.co/ckNFam5qIT

[Christopher Cushman @ChrisCushman2]

Straight up I liked it! It’s a thousand years in the future… about young kids and all that they bring in the setting of the Starfleet school… yeah there were little unnecessary fan service things to be sure but it was far more solid than anticipated.

[no context the west wing @LemonLymancom]

"Then shut it down."

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

“In this country, we have no ‘other people.’ We are American people, all of is.”

This 1940s film warning against bigotry and fascism is more relevant now than ever.

[Scott Walter (also on Bluesky, same handle) @slwalter123]

It’s another busy @Comic_Con for our @SDSU colleagues! Stop by when you can’t get in to Hall H! @comicsatsdsu https://t.co/ALqWJO1Hn7

[San Diego State Men's Basketball @Aztec_MBB]

We had a Few good wins in 2023. This was certainly one of them!
#GoAztecs

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

Number of times Pedro Martinez faced Tony Gwynn: 36

Number of times Pedro Martinez struck Tony Gwynn out: ZERO

Number of times Greg Maddux faced Tony Gwynn: 107

Number of times Greg Maddux struck Tony Gwynn out: ZERO

[John Putman @startrekprof]

Stunning from every viewpoint

[Gregory R. Duchon @gregduchon]

@NWSSanDiego

[Gregory R. Duchon @gregduchon]

@NWSSanDiego

[John Putman @startrekprof]

Banner raising night! Go #Aztecs

[IntlBus at SDSU @ib_sdsu]

Congratulations to the top three teams in the 2023 International Business Case Competition at SDSU!
1st Place: University of Tennessee
2nd Place: Texas Christian University
3rd Place: University of San Diego
These teams presented unique and innovative business case solutions.

[John Putman @startrekprof]

#GoAztecs

[San Diego State Football @AztecFB]

Sing the fight song!

[John Putman @startrekprof]

You won’t be disappointed. It was brilliant

[Scott Walter (also on Bluesky, same handle) @slwalter123]

I am very eager to watch this episode

[John Putman @startrekprof]

#StarTrekSNW episode “Subspace Rhapsody” was simply brilliant. Not just innovative but we learn so much about each character in a way that we could not in a regular episode.

[John Putman @startrekprof]

I still remember this incredible throw by Dave Parker. https://t.co/Ib1dyAs3xi

[Dr. Robert Greene II @robgreeneII]

In honor of today's All-Star Game, some highlights from one of the best editions of the midsummer classic: https://t.co/7jQ0e0LKtZ

[John Putman @startrekprof]

No doubt Season 6 is the single best season of all Star Trek.

[Dr. Robert Greene II @robgreeneII]

Man, I didn't realize until now--watching Deep Space Nine on Pluto TV--that they did "Inquisition" and "In the Pale Moonlight" as back-to-back episodes.

Damn. And I was watching these as a teenager back in the day!