Roddenberry Podcasts

On today's show: more details on the Star Trek mega-panel at San Diego Comic Con, Zachary Quinto and Wilson Cruz take part in a dramatic reading of the Mueller Report, and Quentin Tarantino confirms he'll stop directing after his next film - or maybe this one. All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

This week, Roger Nygard, director of "Trekkies," "Trekkies 2," and "The Nature of Existence" joins John and Ken. What does it mean to be a fan, a true fan, and a normal fan? Roger has traveled the globe talking to Trekkies and Trekkers alike, in search of answers. Bring your level of fandom and enjoy! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

On today's show: Discovery Producer Heather Kadin says we'll see more of "Calypso" sometime "Down the Line", CBS All Access announces its "Star Trek Universe" at San Diego Comic Con, and Ethan Peck has been cast on Showtime's Penny Dreadful Spinoff "City of Angels". All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

With Dorothy Fontana working as Associate Producer on Star Trek The Animated Series, she was in the in-house Trek expert when it came to story, continuity and detail. In this letter to Gene Roddenberry, she spells out some of them items that need correction in "One of Our Planets is Missing" and further notes the difficulty of catching problems early with the Filmation workflow. Special guest Dorothy Fontana joins The Trek Files this week to discuss her work on TAS! See the original document: Dorothy Fontana notes One of Our Planets is Missing - 1973 The Trek Files Season 3 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

On today's show: Michael Chabon has been named showrunner for Star Trek: Picard, we might be seeing a new "Short Trek" with Spock and Number One, and is Star Trek: Discovery planning a non-binary character for Season 3? All this and more, catching up on the last week of Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Abandoned," you play your money, you take your chances! Quark buys a ship - sight unseen. The deal comes up snake eyes, or really - Jem'Hadar. He didn't just buy a ship. He accidentally bought a Jem'Hadar baby. Odo will play his hand. Feeling some Founder responsibility, he tries to raise the Jem'Hadar kid as his own. Or at least NOT as a soulless killer. Meanwhile, Jake's playing the love game with the dabo girl Mardah, though Sisko thinks he's got an ace up his sleeve to wreck Jake's game. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In this Episode of Mission Log we'll... Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the moral dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Mission Log Live welcomes Priority One host Elijah. Topics include: - Spock and Number One back for a Short Trek - Latino representation in Star Trek - Shaming Elijah for not watching The Animated Series Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page http://facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Who was Paramount executive Dick Sylbert, and why was Gene Roddenberry anxious to set the tone of their partnership? This week, a fascinating letter from the development of "The God Thing" in which Gene sets the record straight about what made Trek successful and who's really running the show. See the original document: Gene Roddenberry to Dick Sylbert - November 1975 The Trek Files Season 3 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

On today's show: George Takei says America is running concentration camps, the TCA awards nominees are announced, but Star Trek: Discovery gets passed over, and CBS performs strongly in their upfront ad sales. All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend staying-in playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Second Skin," Kira gets a strange call from Bajor. They want to ask her about the time she spent in a Cardassian detention center during the occupation. Kira doesn't remember being there, but that's okay. She doesn't remember being a deep cover Cardassian operative either. Wait, what?!?Complex, duplicitous Garak joins the crew to bring Kira back! Or Iliana. Whoever! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In this Episode of Mission Log we'll... Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the moral dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

On today's show: Marina Sirtis reveals her childhood abuse in an interview with The Times, Star Trek writer Peter Allan Fields has passed away, and CBS Entertainment is the first to pledge to audition more actors with disabilities. All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Alex Kurtzman gives a major new update on the state of the Star Trek franchise, Jonathan Frakes confirms that he's wrapped his block of Star Trek: Picard, and Alice Eve joins Star Trek: Fleet Command. All that, plus this week in Trek history, coming up next. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

John and Ken and listener calls this week. Topics include: - When rumor is reported as news - Thoughts on a Tarantino Star Trek - If asked, where would John and Ken take the franchise? Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Before The Next Generation had premiered, the Star Trek production office was outlining the traits of TNG's chief adversary: the Ferengi. In a memo from Jun 1987, Dorothy Fontana outlines to Gene Roddenberry how some of those storylines might play out and what the Ferengi hierarchy may look like. Here to discuss the memo on this week's show, Dorothy Fontana herself! See the original document: Further notes on the Ferengi - June 22, 1987 The Trek Files Season 3 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

On today's show: Gersha Phillips reveals why Mirror Georgiou wears so much leather, Hallmark reveals their convention exclusive Star Trek ornament for this year, and J.J. Abrams nears a deal that will see him leave Paramount. All this plus the week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Zachary Quinto would love to work with Quentin Tarantino, Viacom CEO Bob Bakish comments on those CBS merger rumors, and I'm bringing you up to speed on some of the latest Star Trek comics. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: William Shatner is unconcerned about a possible Tarantino Trek, CBS and Viacom merger talks are expected to heat up after today's board meeting, and online geek retailer ThinkGeek is shutting up shop and moving in with GameStop. All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend staying-in playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Equilibrium," Jadzia Dax has a song stuck in her head. She can hum it. She can even play it, even though she cannot play an instrument. Except she can. A few hallucinations later and it's time to visit the Trill home world of Trill. Population: Lots of Trill - and a secret that could tumble Trill society. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In this Episode of Mission Log we'll... Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the moral dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

On today's show: the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter finds Star Trek deltas on Mars, William Shatner talks about his upcoming new series, Unexplained, and Discovery's visual effects supervisor wins a major new award for his work. All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek will be R-Rated, but we already knew that, a Sacramento, California park has been renamed in honor of LeVar Burton, and William Shatner has been named spokesperson for SoClean CPAP Cleaners. All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

Biff! Pow! Ooof! That's the sound of Star Trek hitting the comics! This week, IDW Editor Chase Marotz joins John and Ken to talk comic collections, crazy crossovers, and keeping the spirit of Trek alive in comics. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Before TNG's premiere, Herb Wright sends a memo in praise of the first draft script of "Code of Honor" to Gene Roddenberry. Here to discuss the pressure cooker of production schedules and just how "bad" episodes get made, Paramount exec Dave Rossi sits in with Larry on this week's Trek Files. See the original document: Code of Honor first draft script notes - April 30, 1987 The Trek Files Season 3 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

On today's show: the trailer for the Anton Yelchin documentary Love, Antosha dropped over the weekend, Marina Sirtis says Star Trek fans can't be Republicans, and we go behind the scenes of IDW's Star Trek: Year Five writers' room. All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Zachary Quinto still loves Leonard Nimoy, Marina Sirtis reveals how Deep Space Nine's James Darren helped her get on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and artwork for the upcoming Star Trek novel The Enterprise War is revealed. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: the Star Trek: Discovery design team takes over the Paley Center, Wilson Cruz is featured on Entertainment Weekly, and costume and prop company Anovos is being sued. All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and all the weekend's events! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The House of Quark," with the Dominion threat just a wormhole away, Quark's business is dying. Nothing like a dead Klingon to liven it up, though how he died could get Quark killed. Meanwhile, Keiko has closed the school, due to a lack of students who aren't Jake and Nog. What should she do next? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In this Episode of Mission Log we'll... Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the moral dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Today, it's a very special episode of Daily Star Trek News. Yesterday, I brought you the sad news that renowned Star Trek illustrator Keith Birdsong had passed away. Today, I reached out to someone who knew him, to talk about his personal experiences, and about Keith's impact on the Star Trek franchise. It's Dr. Trek, Larry Nemecek. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Star Trek illustrator Keith Birdsong passes away at 59, George Takei talks about his pride, for Pride Month, and game developer Lucid Sight brings the USS Enterprise to blockchain. All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

We welcome back David Kyle Johnson, friend of the show and our favorite Philosophy professor. We'll be discussing a provocative email we got from a listener about religion in Star Trek and the limits of tolerance. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

From the very first Star Trek convention in 1972, the prospect of commercial exploitation rubbed some fans the wrong way. In an exchange between Gene Roddenberry and one fan, Cole Whiteman, the economic realities take center stage. See the original document: Convention Profits Letter to Gene Roddenberry - 1972 The Trek Files Season 3 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

On today's show: Jonathan Frakes hints at an appearance in Star Trek: Picard, Ronald D. Moore's new series For All Mankind takes the stage at Apple's WWDC, and Gersha Phillips talks about dressing Spock and those Enterprise uniforms. All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Zachary Quinto hopes to play Spock again, William Shatner says he would return as Captain Kirk, and a new visual effects reel shows how Star Trek: Discovery season two was made. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: the details for the home video releases of the Deep Space Nine documentary What We Left Behind, CBS inches closer to a merger with Viacom, and who's up for some Star Trek musical dinner theater? All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend staying-in playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Sonequa Martin-Green weighs in on why representation matters in Star Trek, CBS plans to air The Good Fight on broadcast TV, and please don't search the web for "Nichelle Nichols" today. All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Search Part I & II," Commander Sisko gets a ship! Odo finds his people! Everyone finds the Founders! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In this Episode of Mission Log we'll... Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the moral dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

On today's show: Chris Hemsworth reveals why he turned down Star Trek 4, Andrew Robinson says that Deep Space Nine fans liked the show's ambiguity, and could Star Trek's universal translator exist in real life? Not quite yet, but pretty close. All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

Dr. Trek - Larry Nemecek - joins Ken to talk Star Trek: Picard. Hopes? Fears? Pitches of our own? Give a listen, won't you? Need a starship or two? Or three? Or more? Visit shop.eaglemoss.com/usa/missionlog and use code MISSIONLOG for 10% off! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

On today's show: Doug Jones likens Star Trek: Discovery's Saru to a supermodel, take a virtual tour through The Orville, and CBS just announced a major new partnership in Russia. All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

If Star Trek had its battles with NBC standards over content in a prime-time show, it stands to reason there would be just as much concern over a Saturday-morning cartoon. This week, a look at Standards comments on an episode that was never produced along with social guest and TAS insider Fred Bronson. See the original document: A Hole in the Universe - NBC Standards - 1973 The Trek Files Season 3 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

On today's show: filming has started on block two of Star Trek: Picard, Kate Mulgrew reminisces about Captain Janeway's legacy, and Marina Sirtis remembers when Star Trek: The Next Generation had its share of angry fans. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: CBS releases a teaser trailer for Star Trek: Picard, and I'll take you through a rundown of some of the most important bits to know. Then Michael Chabon tells us why Picard is the captain we need right now. All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend staying-in playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: the Hageman brothers give first details of the new Star Trek animated series for Nickelodeon, Star Trek: Discovery designers speak "For Your Consideration" at the Paley Center, and CBS sees streaming competition as good for business. All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

What can you say about a 6.5-year-old show going on a three-month hiatus? A decent amount, it turns out. Mission Log creator and executive producer Rod Roddenberry turns the tables on John and Ken, asking about the show so far, interactions with listeners, and hopes for the future of Mission Log. Plus a short talk with Alison Pitt, host of the shortest podcast on the network, Daily Star Trek News! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time... Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can support our show and gain exclusive access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLogPod Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: [email protected] for a chance to be featured during our episode. Follow us on Social Media: X Instagram Instagram Facebook Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YOUTUBE? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available Youtube. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast payer, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

On today's show: Jonathan Frakes hints that he might be starting on Star Trek: Picard, Kate Mulgrew talks about caring for her dying parents in How to Forget, and CBS is still having all the talks to buy all the things. All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

Nick Duguid and Thomas Marrone of Cryptic Studios join us to talk Star Trek and Star Trek Online. Topics include: Bringing known ships and characters into the game The Trek parts of Star Trek Online How each ended up building Star Trek out of 0s and 1s Need a starship or two? Or three? Or more? Visit shop.eaglemoss.com/usa/missionlog and use code MISSIONLOG for 10% off! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

After NBC rejected Star Trek's first pilot "The Cage," Gene Roddenberry reached out to his friend (and later Trek contributor) Sam Peeples for notes that could possibly salvage the show. Sam offers up his ideas, and we have a TOS insider and friend of both, Dorothy Fontana, this week to discuss Peeples and Trek's early years. See the original document: Sam Peeples notes on The Cage - April 1965 The Trek Files Season 3 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today!

On today's show: stars of Discovery explain what makes Captain Picard inspirational, Star Trek and Godzilla designer Scott Chambliss talks about redesigning icons, and comic book writers David and Scott Tipton preview "The Q Conflict" Issue #4. All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: George Takei makes a surprise visit to the Exploring New Worlds exhibit in Detroit, the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine documentary What We Left Behind is getting a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland, and CBS is looking to buy the cable network Starz. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: new photos surface of Star Trek: Picard, filming on location, Star Trek Fluxx creator Looney Labs announces its new Star Trek Chrono-Trek card game, and Fox's The Orville will be back - but not until 2020. All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend staying-in playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Star Trek: Picard finally gets a title - and it's exactly what you think, the Deep Space Nine documentary confirms that a favorite recurring character is gay, and why was a giant Enterprise left for sale on a Toronto-area front yard? All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews