Roddenberry Podcasts

Season two of The Next Generation gets the focus on The Trek Files. Producer Robert McCulough joins us to discuss the decision to introduce audiences to Riker's dad and Pakleds as well as the personalities behind the show like a thrown script and a boozy lunch with Gene Roddenberry. See the original document: The Icarus Factor first draft - November 7, 1988 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: new details about upcoming Short Treks, Alex Kurtzman teases the possibility of a new Pike, Spock and Number One series, and The Orville is moving to Hulu. All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: CBS debuts a brand new Star Trek: Picard trailer, Sonequa Martin-Green reveals that the crew of Discovery didn't quite end up where they meant to at the end of season 2, and we have more details about the cast and plot for Star Trek: Lower Decks. All this and more, catching up on all the Star Trek news out of Comic Con! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts 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 and Michael Chabon reveal new details about Star Trek: Picard, IDW takes Voyager into the Mirror Universe in a new one-shot, and the "Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty" exhibit sheds some light on when Star Trek: Picard takes place. 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 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts 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, "Defiant," our old friend William T. Riker stops by Deep Space Nine during leave, but he's not acting like himself. In fact, he's not himself - he's Thomas Riker, Will's transporter clone. Thomas is on a mission to steal the Defiant in the name of the Maquis and challenge the Cardassians in the demilitarized zone. Is the mission about policy though, or is it about ego? 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. Technical Director: Earl Green Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

On today's show: Quentin Tarantino confirms he wants to make Pulp Fiction in space, Anton Yelchin's music will feature on the soundtrack to Love, Antosha, and filming has finished on episodes 5 and 6 of Star Trek: Picard. All this, plus what Roddenberry is up to at San Diego Comic Con, and the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show, it's all about the nominations: Star Trek: Discovery scores four Emmy nominations and 5 Saturn Award nominations, and The Orville earns its first-ever Emmy nomination. All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

What does it take to build a Star Trek attraction? Paramount's Dave Rossi won't tell you, though he's more than happy to talk about it in theory. Plus: Is there really such a thing as Star Trek fatigue? And is Ken STILL fighting his side of "This Side of Paradise?" Answers to these questions and more when Dave Rossi stops by Mission Log Live! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

San Diego Comic Con organizer Shel Dorf sent Gene Roddenberry the 1973 program book along with an invitation to appear at the next event he'd host, King Kon. On this, the 50th anniversary of SDCC, The Trek Files is proud to welcome someone who was there from the beginning: the original Comic Con Star Trek liaison, Jean Graham. See the original document: Shel Dorf letter to Gene Roddenberry - Comic Con 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: Quentin Tarantino could use a "loophole" to make a Star Trek movie, Chris Pine remembers Anton Yelchin in a new clip from Love, Antosha, and CBS and Viacom are reportedly targeting a deadline for a merger deal - and it's sooner than you think. Plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: LeVar Burton expects he'll be in Star Trek: Picard, McKenzie Westmore shares a behind-the-scenes video from Star Trek: Picard, and The Orville announces more activities for San Diego Comic Con. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show, I'm gearing you up for next week's commemorations of the Apollo 11 moon landing with some special events: HBO is relaunching its 12-part miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon", PBS will air the documentary "8 Days: To the Moon and Back" as part of its Summer of Space, and you can experience the Apollo 11 moon landing for yourself, in real time. 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 Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News 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, "Meridian," from out of nowhere, the idyllic planet Meridian emerges for just a few days every 60 years. How lucky that the Defiant shows up to say hello! One of the locals, Deral, is totally intrigued by Dax - and her spots. Dax meets Mr. Right. Back on DS9, Kira's Mr. Right Now will not take a hint. 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. Technical Director: Earl Green Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

On today's show: CBS releases new key artwork for Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek Online's Lead Designer posts a peek into how the game is developed, and cosplay hero Brooke Wilkins has some tips for first-time cosplayers. 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 Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News 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 author David Mack joins Lower Decks, scientists in Germany have 3D-printed human skin and bone, and IDW announces its Comic Con lineup, including an exclusive offer on George Takei's new graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy". All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

Our guest this week, Terry J. Erdmann, wrote the books on Star Trek, from Star Trek 101 to Star Trek Action! to the DS9 Companion, and many, many more. He also LIVED on the set of Star Trek V! How did he find Trek? How did Trek find him? What does Buckaroo Banzai have to do with all of it? Come behind the scenes with Terry on this week's Mission Log Live. 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: we're looking for antimatter in the Large Hadron Collider, JPL engineer Marc Rayman reflects on how Star Trek influenced his career, and we're gearing up for Star Trek Las Vegas. All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

Concerned about encroaching sexual content on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Rick Berman instructed Michael Piller to send out a memo to the writers with guidelines on what was acceptable and what was not. Were the Trois going too far? Was it Picard's relationships? "Dr. Trek" Larry Nemecek and John Champion pick apart TNG's "sex policy." See the original document: Michael Piller TNG sex memo - February 1991 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 says the Red Angel was "comfortable" and easy to wear, Wilson Cruz talks about giving Star Trek audiences the "opportunity to dream", and The Orville is coming to Comic Con. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: Discovery producer Heather Kadin says Georgiou will feature heavily in "most of" season 3, Star Trek: Discovery may be filming in Iceland, and William Shatner's new blockchain startup promises provenance for memorabilia. 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 Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: dailystartreknews.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dailytreknews Instagram: @dailytreknews

On today's show: the Deep Space Nine documentary What We Left Behind is coming to San Diego Comic Con - with new footage, the soundtrack to Star Trek: Discovery season 2 announces a release date, and CBS and Viacom have reportedly brought in bankers to help negotiate a deal. 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 Subscribe on iTunes: Daily Star Trek News 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, "Civil Defense," back when Deep Space 9 was Terok Nor, the Cardassians laid out a series of deadly countermeasures in case there was a Bajoran uprising. All of those failsafes are now, uh, failing, which traps the DS9 crew and Gul Dukat himself in a station that will soon self destruct. 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: 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

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

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: 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

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

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: 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