Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Ferengi Love Songs," sometimes, one's problems can only be solved by one's Moogie. For Quark, those sympathetic lobes cause more problems though, when he discovers she's canoodling with the Grand Nagus. Then Brunt shows up and makes Quark an offer he can't refuse... Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

With Mission Log off for the week, Norman and John give thanks to the show's listeners plus answer a few questions and comments. Later, we are joined by Glenn Dakin, author of the new "Star Trek Cocktails" book to share a few futuristic libations. Enjoy the holiday, and we'll see you next week when your regular Mission Log resumes. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Ro...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Ties Of Blood And Water," Kira says goodbye to the unlikeliest friend - Tekeny Ghemor, the Cardassian who treated her like a daughter. As he shares his dying  secrets with her, Kira wonders if some actions are beyond forgiveness. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star T...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Business As Usual," there's not much that could get in the way of Quark making a few extra bars of gold-pressed latinum. He'll sell anything to anybody, but when desperation takes over, the Ferengi finds even he has a limit. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "A Simple Investigation," things are looking up for Odo. A beautiful woman, a mystery, a stolen piece of technology - all the makings of his perfect match. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao 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 sing...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Doctor Bashir, I Presume," Doctor Lewis Zimmerman arrives at DS9 with an offer Dr. Bashir can't refuse: immortality through holography! The only catch is that Julian's parents will be interviewed during the process, and that could reveal his deepest secret. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast,...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "By Inferno's Light," let's see... where did we leave off? Prison asteroid, changeling Bashir, and now Worf is being used by the Jem'hadar like he's a Klingon gladiator. As DS9 prepares for an eminent attack from Dominion forces, Gul Dukat sees a personal opportunity in a power vacuum. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Rodden...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "In Purgatory's Shadow," don't you hate it when you're answering a distress call and end up in a Jem'hadar prison on a remote asteroid in the Gamma Quadrant only to be confronted with bloodsport and the revelation that changelings have infiltrated your home? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast,...

We got to seriously geek out with the hilarious creator and Executive Producer of Star Trek Lower Decks, Mike McMahan! From writing the eighth season of The Next Generation to Rick & Morty to a Trek show of his own, Mike opens up in this spoiler-filled chat. Get his take on linking the Star Trek universe, dropping in references and hanging out with his favorite characters. Hosted by John Champion...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine  episode, "For The Uniform," There, out in the darkness A fugitive running Fallen from grace Ben never shall yield Till they come face to face Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao 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 Tre...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Begotten," time to celebrate and pass the cigars because Odo is a father! We welcome a beautiful baby container of goo that has got Odo feeling all the feels - even some painful ones when his own "father" Dr. Mora shows up. Oh, and Kira gives birth to the O'Brien's new baby. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Darkness and the Light," Major Kira is targeted by a major terror who is killing off members of her old resistance cell, one by one. Kira then breaks protocol by majorly hunting down this rogue Cardassian to protect herself and the O'Brien's baby. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Rapture," Captain Sisko has a change of personality when he communes with an ancient Bajoran artifact. While he's getting deep into Bajoran spirituality, Starfleet is getting anxious to welcome Bajor into the Federation. Then the headaches get worse...  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, whe...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Ascent," Quark and Odo are climbing a mountain. Why are they climbing a mountain? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao 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,...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Things Past," living life as a solid has taken Odo to some dark places - none of them nearly as dark as an excursion to his own past on Terok Nor. This won't be a solo trip, though, since Odo is psychically linked to his crewmates. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Let He Who Is Without Sin...," don't threaten Worf with a good time! Seriously. Do not do that. Worf is not into it, and he knows some other people who aren't either. They all take their misery out on the fun-loving guests of the planet Risa and irritate his crew mates in the process. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Rodden...

Mission Log checks in with Mr. Chekov, Walter Koenig. It's not the usual "warp factor" discussion though as we have a wide-ranging conversation about method acting, psychology, Hollywood history and so much more. Find Walter's book, " Beaming Up and Getting Off ," at Jacobs Brown Media Group. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Trials and Tribble-ations," the most fearsome adversary of the Klingons return - tribbles! Relive the days of miniskirts and bar brawls when the crew of the Defiant find themselves saving Captain Kirk's life. Only he'll never know. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Assignment," another rough patch for Miles and Keiko O'Brien? That doesn't sound right. Maybe it will pass on its own. Or maybe it's the ancient pah-wraith that has taken up residence in Keiko's body and is ordering Miles to sabotage Deep Space Nine. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, wh...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Nor the Battle to the Strong," Jake Sisko gets a firsthand look at the horrors of war when he and Dr. Bashir are diverted to help out at a medical unit. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao 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...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places," it's just like the old song goes: Grilka came a knockin' at Quark's door; he's everything she's been looking for. Dax didn't know where it started or where it might end; she turned to Worf just like a friend. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, w...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Ship," it's The Ship! The Deep Space Nine episode with the ship. Not that ship, the other ship; the one Sisko and crew find crashed into a desert planet but the Vorta and Jem'Hadar want back. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Apocalypse Rising," take Sisko, Odo, O'Brien and Worf, dress them up like Klingon warriors, and put them in a stolen ship to root out the Changeling who has infiltrated the Empire. It's a plan so crazy has to work - until it goes terribly wrong. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we ex...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Broken Link," Odo is called home to rejoin with the Great Link. It's not a happy reunion, of course. He's being judged for killing one of their own. Since the changelings are new to all this, the punishment they hand out is sure to be unique. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we expl...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Body Parts," the bad news is that Quark thinks he's dying. The good news is that there's an opportunity for profit! The tragedy of it all comes when Quark realizes he's not dying and considers the ultimate taboo: breaking a Ferengi contract. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explor...