In this episode of Shield Podulation, Brandi and Dave review Season 1, Episode 17 of Star Trek: Prodigy, Ghost in the Machine. The hosts share their general thoughts about Prodigy, briefly cover the characters, and illustrate how the series fits within the greater Star Trek universe.

Afterwards, they get into the episode proper. The host follow each holodeck experience in turn, leading to a greater mystery and a major revelation for the series as a whole, ending in a cliffhanger.