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Aileen O'Dowd
@ailsod.bsky.social
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You've got the universe reclining in your hair...
Kind of a Star Trek fan 🖖 Other sci-fi may also be considered. Seasonal tour guide. Kindness advocate. PwMS dx 2012.
Aibhlín Ní Dhubhda is ainm dom. 🇮🇪
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ailsod.bsky.social
Because I can't get this out of my head (thanks @tomcfinn.bsky.social 😁) and I'm not sorry...
#StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy
#DontFeedThePlants
#TrekCulture
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Little Shop of Horrors - Feed Me
YouTube video by Ivan
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January 23, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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seanferrick.bsky.social
In a nutshell, yes
unioniseorion.bsky.social TheRedLady @unioniseorion.bsky.social · 12h
Having feelings for Star Trek characters in 1992: Wow he is so handsome and I swoon when he smiles and I wish I was Troi…These must be the hormones they told me about

Having feelings for Star Trek characters in 2026: IF ANYONE HURTS MY KLINGON SON I WILL CHANNEL LURA THOK AND IT WILL NOT BE PRETTY
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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goodaaron.bsky.social
Naturally, Gwyndala became an Ambassador for the Vau N’Akat after her service in Starfleet. Most fitting, indeed.

#StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Aww look at him there with his tea, Earl Grey, hot! Captain Picard on the bridge! 😁🖖
#LEGO #StarTrek #EnterpriseD
January 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Makes a good point does @elittlechild.bsky.social! I do love when she's on the podcast. Yay girl power! 😁
trekculture.bsky.social TrekCulture @trekculture.bsky.social · 2d
Did the marketing help or hinder the reception of Starfleet Academy?

Listen to Seán, Tom and Ellie’s thoughts on this and much more on this week’s episode of the TrekCulture podcast - available wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

#StarTrek
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
You wait ages for an actor who's played James T. Kirk to come to the island and then... 😂

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@jamesmgeary.bsky.social
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January 20, 2026 at 8:04 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Aw lookit! How totes adorbs are LEGO Spot and Data?! 😍🖖
#LEGO #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #EnterpriseD
January 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Wherever ye go, I will follow! It's kinda sad, I discovered Trek Culture on Twitter, but I absolutely support your move away from it xx 😁❤️🖖
trekculture.bsky.social TrekCulture @trekculture.bsky.social · 2d
Help us out and follow our other social media accounts as we move away from Twitter.

#StarTrek
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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seanferrick.bsky.social
The whole damn world has gone woke I tell you!!

(Yay!!!!)

#StarTrek
robertpicardo.bsky.social Robert Picardo @robertpicardo.bsky.social · 5d
It is interesting to note that ⁦‪#StarTrek ‬⁩ #Voyager, so beloved in retrospect, was thought "woke" ("politically correct" was the term way back then) at its premiere.
January 18, 2026 at 12:39 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Beautiful... ❤️🎵🖖
christrekkin.bsky.social ChrisTrekkin 💜🖖 @christrekkin.bsky.social · 5d
Inspired by the opening episode of #StarTrekStarfleetAcademy, I wanted to do a video of me singing 'San Francisco' so here it is

Hope you enjoy it ☺️💜🖖🎵 #MusicalTrekkie
January 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM
ailsod.bsky.social
Sharing this video cos @seanferrick.bsky.social says it would make @tomcfinn.bsky.social happy. Hmm...
🤔🤷‍♀️
trekculture.bsky.social TrekCulture @trekculture.bsky.social · 5d
🚨SPOILER WARNING🚨

WTH Just Happened?!

@seanferrick.bsky.social, @elittlechild.bsky.social & @tomcfinn.bsky.social are back with their initial reactions to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 1.2 - Beta Test - full video OUT NOW!

Watch here: youtu.be/DPCXeCSLjb8?...

#StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #Spoilers
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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itreallydoes.com
New to #MS and your doc just handed you a wad of pamphlets and said “go home, choose one and let me know”?

Here’s a plain-English breakdown of the stronger MS treatment options — specifically the CD20 meds — and what they attempt to do.

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MS Meds, Explained Like a Human: Part 1
MS Meds Explained Like a Human: How Treatments Work, What to Expect, and the Stuff They Don’t Tell You
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January 15, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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seanferrick.bsky.social
AND WE'RE BACK BACK BACK AGAIN!!!!

Delighted to share the first Ups & Downs for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy with you!!

@editkrisedit.bsky.social edited a blinder, and Eddie is working hard on episode 2! @trekculture.bsky.social

#StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy #Spoilers

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Ups & Downs From Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 1.1 - Kids These Days
YouTube video by TrekCulture
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January 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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clonestarpodcast.com
🖖TEN FORWARD IS OPEN🖖

Class is officially in session, CloneStar Crew. We’re kicking off #StarTrek: #StarfleetAcademy with Episode 1, “Kids These Days,” & yes, the chaos is already thriving in the best way.

💫What we loved, what we side-eyed, & what we need NEXT

Watch here: youtu.be/MpNxq27Ndhg
Promo graphic with a starry black background and a thick red rounded border. Center photo shows a serious-looking Starfleet Academy cadet with a ridged forehead and long dreadlocks with a red streak, wearing a light gray uniform and holding a strap over one shoulder. The Ten Forward logo sits above the title text, “Kids These Days.” A red banner at the bottom reads: “STARFLEET ACADEMY REVIEW,” “SEASON 1,” and “EPISODE 1.”
January 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Exciting times ahead for @trekculture.bsky.social 😁
January 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
#StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy episode 1 has been watched. Episode 2 later...
I'm saying nothing except I'm so happy to have new Star Trek to watch! Go see and make up your own mind about it. But definitely go see! 😁🖖
January 15, 2026 at 11:32 AM
ailsod.bsky.social
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness...
January 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Whoop whoop! 😁❤️🖖
@seanferrick.bsky.social
@christrekkin.bsky.social
@castlerogue.bsky.social
@nomenluni.bsky.social
@jamesmgeary.bsky.social
@seohurley.bsky.social
And everyone else in Ireland, sorry if I didn't tag you! 😂
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Drive section is complete! Thanks for the engines and nacelles USS Syracuse! 😂

Now to assemble that which was retrieved from Veridian III
😁❤️🖖
The drive section of the Enterprise D made out of LEGO - side view. The drive section of the Enterprise D made out of LEGO - front view The drive section of the Enterprise D made out of LEGO - front view
January 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
I've finished watching Lower Decks now along with the Ups&Downs. My gosh but it's brilliant! I'm not sorry I was late to the party, I think I appreciated it better.
I'm sad it's over but I've timed it well cos new Trek and Ups&Downs are incoming! 😁🖖
January 13, 2026 at 10:49 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Nice ep this evening, badly needed for baking purposes! I'm even more excited for Academy now!

Thank you
@tomcfinn.bsky.social @seanferrick.bsky.social
@g33kymick.bsky.social
The cookie dedication is yours 😁🖖
January 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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"It'll take an hour, but I'll do it in 5 minutes."
rossz28.bsky.social Ross 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🐻 (he/him) @rossz28.bsky.social · 11d
"Release docking clamps; thrusters to half speed." (But only if you're kinky 😂😂😂)
January 12, 2026 at 9:43 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
Drive section is really coming along and now I have Geordi to help out!
😁❤️🖖

#LEGO #StarTrek #EnterpriseD
January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
ailsod.bsky.social
You can sing it my friend! 🥰🖖

Incidentally, this guy can really sing! 😁🎵
christrekkin.bsky.social ChrisTrekkin 💜🖖 @christrekkin.bsky.social · 10d
Fionnula Flanagan is wonderful as Dr Juliana Tainer in 'Inheritance' ☺️

Sci-fi dialogue sounds so good in an Irish accent, doesn't it? @ailsod.bsky.social @seanferrick.bsky.social @seohurley.bsky.social 🙂💚🤍🧡🖖💫🪐 #StarTrek #TNG #Rewatch #AllTrekIsRealTrek
Dr Juliana Tainer sitting in Ten Forward, smiling at Data
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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seanferrick.bsky.social
This was a lot of fun!! Thank you @sfxmagazine.bsky.social for letting me collab and thank you @editkrisedit.bsky.social for the lovely edit!

#StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy
January 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM