Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

Tim Russ joins Mission Log for a wide-ranging conversation about his life before, during, and after Star Trek: Voyager . From music to directing, from the discipline of Tuvok to the chaos of television production, Tim shares stories from a career that stretches far beyond the Delta Quadrant. Along the way, we dig into how characters are shaped, how stories are told, and why sometimes the most logi...

A quick check-in from John about the future of Mission Log . After wrapping Star Trek: Voyager , the show has been in transition, and this update shares what's next. We'll cover what's happening behind the scenes, what's coming up (including Enterprise ), and how you can stay connected while we prepare for the next chapter. Mission Log isn't going anywhere. This is just a brief transmission to say...

After seven seasons and one very contested transporter accident, we welcome Voyager executive producer and co-creator of Tuvix , Ken Biller, for a wide-ranging conversation about the legacy of Star Trek: Voyager . Guest co-host Earl Green joins John to explore the creative pressures behind the series finale, the constraints of '90s television, and how a light-hearted idea about a goofy transporter...

After seven seasons and one hell of a journey, it's time to start wrapping up Star Trek: Voyager . John and Norman are joined by TrekCulture's Ellie Littlechild to take a look back, starting with Ellie's viral article " 10 Most Forgettable Voyager Episodes ." Which ones did we forget… and which ones should we? Then we turn to a much harder task: naming our personal top three "essential" Voyager ep...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episose Endgame , after 23 years in the Delta Quadrant, Admiral Janeway finally made it home, but at too high a cost. Now she's crossing time and space to rewrite history, determined to give her crew a better ending. But who decides what the "right" ending is? And is it worth risking everything they already sacrificed to find out? One timeline, two stubborn Janeways, and...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episose Renaissance Man , The Doctor doesn't quite seem himself. In fact, he seems like just about everyone else on the senior staff. But the impersonations are part of a high-stakes mission: rescue Captain Janeway from a hostile alien race despite her very specific orders not to. It's EMH meets ECH meets identity crisis when Renaissance Man goes into the Mission Log. Ho...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episose Homestead , there are Talaxians on that asteroid, and Neelix isn't just drawn to their cause… he might be drawn home. With Janeway's hands tied by the Prime Directive and hostile space-miners closing in, it's Neelix who must decide where he belongs and who he wants to be. Mission Log says goodbye in Homestead. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mis...

On the Star Trek: Voyager episode Natural Law , Chakotay and Seven find themselves stranded in a protected zone among a pre-industrial alien society. Seven plays catch-up with cultural sensitivity while Chakotay's inner anthropologist intensifies. But even good intentions have consequences when modern colonists arrive. Meanwhile, Tom Paris is cited for flying while cocky. This week, Mission Log ex...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episose Friendship One , an old Earth probe was supposed to spread friendship across the galaxy. Instead, it sparked a planetary apocalypse. When Voyager finds the wreckage of  Friendship One , they also find a civilization devastated by misused antimatter and eager to hold someone, anyone, accountable. Can Starfleet ideals survive the consequences of their own curiosity?...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Author, Author , The Doctor takes his first stab at fiction, but his holonovel hits a little too close to home. Captain Jenkins is a sadist, Tulak relishes punishment, and Lt. Marseilles just wants to get in your pants. The crew is shocked. The Doctor calls it "art," and a Federation publisher calls it "contractually locked." As Voyager debates creative expression...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Q2 , Q drops by Voyager for a surprise visit, and he brings Q with him. No, not himself… the other Q. His son. This junior Q is every bit as powerful, unpredictable, and exasperating as his old man, with none of the charm (yet). When the Continuum threatens to de-Q him permanently, it's up to Aunt Kathy to teach Q some responsibility before he's stuck living as an...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Human Error , Seven of Nine is trying something new: a little music, a little cooking, and a little romantic roleplay—typical holodeck experiments in humanity. But when feelings get real and a Borg failsafe kicks in, the cost of vulnerability may be more than just emotional. Oh, and yes, Voyager is also facing a dangerous space-time shockwave, but honestly? We're...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Workforce , Captain Janeway's new life comes with decent hours, fair pay, and a promising romantic prospect. There's just one catch: she doesn't remember being Captain Janeway. Most of Voyager's crew have been given new jobs and new identities thanks to some suspiciously convenient amnesia. Is this an alien utopia, or forced labor? Maybe a stranger called "Amal Ko...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode The Void , Voyager gets pulled into a dark, starless region of space—no exits, no resources, and no friendly neighbors. Other ships trapped there have survived by attacking anyone new… so naturally, Janeway decides to make friends instead. Can a little Federation idealism light the way out of The Void ? Mission Log finds out. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Prophecy , after decades adrift in the Delta Quadrant, a Klingon generation ship crosses paths with Voyager and finds what they've been looking for: a prophesied savior. Or rather, the unborn child of B'Elanna and Tom. Cue the ceremonial declarations, theological debates, and one very reluctant bat'leth duel. But when the Doctor uncovers a life-threatening illness...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Repentance , Voyager rescues a damaged transport ship carrying prisoners to their execution. But when the Doctor uncovers a neurological condition at the root of one inmate's violent behavior, questions arise about guilt, rehabilitation, and justice. It's a classic tale of "what if your criminal justice system is built on flawed science and societal fear?" This we...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Lineage , B'Elanna and Tom get the life-changing news that they're going to be parents. But joy quickly gives way to fear as B'Elanna confronts the pain of her past: her father's abandonment, her isolation, and the shame she felt about her Klingon heritage. Convinced she's sparing her child from pain, she attempts to re-engineer her daughter's DNA without telling...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode Shattered , time gets all wibbly-wobbly aboard Voyager. Sickbay's in the past, the mess hall's in the future, and Chakotay is the only one who knows what's going on. Expect run-ins with old friends like Seska and new-old ones like adult Naomi Wildman. It's a grand tour of Voyager history; just avoid the temporal anomalies while Mission Log gets Shattered . Hosted...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, Flesh and Blood, remember when Janeway handed over Starfleet holodeck tech to the Hirogen? Well, they ran with it, built a blood-soaked holosafari. Now their prey is sentient, self-aware, and hunting back. The Doctor is torn between creator and creation, and Voyager's crew goes on the endangered species list. Mission Log enters "Flesh and Blood." Hosted by John...

John and Norman drop in with a quick update for anyone feeling a little left out this convention season. While Mission Log is on a brief hiatus, our private Discord (a perk of Patreon membership ) is running full warp with virtual programming — panels, watchalongs, community chats — your own personal Star Trek con from the comfort of home. We discuss the schedule here and tease what's coming next...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, Nightingale, w hile Voyager's parked for repairs, Harry scores a temporary promotion and a whole new ship to command. Finally! But his first mission quickly gets complicated, especially when Janeway's carefully negotiated peace might be the thing standing in his way.  Nightingale flies into in this week's Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welco...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, Body and Soul, Seven of Nine is acting strangely. Turns out it's not the cheesecake, it's The Doctor hiding out from anti-hologram zealots by taking a tour of her body. While the crew scrambles to stay one step ahead of their captors, The Doctor explores the joys (and complications) of physical existence. Mission Log uploads Body and Soul . Hosted by John Champi...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, Inside Man , there's a new Reg in town, and he's smoother, sharper, and more confident than ever. Almost…  too confident. When Voyager receives the helpful hologram from Lt. Barclay, things seem a little off. Could it be sabotage? And is Reg really trying to kill the crew, or just flirting badly with Seven? This week, Mission Log finds the Inside Man . Hosted by...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, Critical Care , the Doctor is forced to confront a system where medical care is doled out based on social status. Good thing that's just science fiction. No parallels to the modern world at all. Mission Log administers Critical Care . Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao SPECIAL OFFER - take 10% off your first order at Factory Entertainment with code "missionl...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, Repression , a mysterious attacker is targeting Voyager's former Maquis crewmembers, and Tuvok is on the case. But in this whodunit, the call might be coming from inside the ship… and inside his own mind. Mission Log investigates "Repression." Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore th...