Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

Time to open hailing frequencies with our listeners! We field your comments and reviews plus take on some of the controversy around recent episodes. Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry drops in to see how we're doing. 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...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Quickening," a deadly virus has turned a once-beautiful civilization into a desolate nightmare. Doctor Bashir thinks he has the skill to save these people, but first he has to earn their trust. 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 ti...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "To the Death," the DS9 crew team up with unlikely allies to track down rogue Jem'hadar who are onto a powerful secret. We learn a thing or two about cooperation along the way and reference a second-season TNG episode too! Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek univ...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "For the Cause," it's great to see Captain Sisko settling into a happy relationship with Kasidy Yates - until Odo and Eddington accuse her of smuggling supplies to the Maquis. They'll need to have a talk. Also talking are Garak and the only other Cardassian on DS9, Tora Ziyal - that is unless Kira has her way. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Muse," Jake's got a new friend. She's a little older, a bit mysterious, and she feeds off creative psychic energy. But just think of the new book he'll get out of the deal! Meanwhile, Lwaxana drops by the station to reveal that she's pregnant and running from her husband. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Ent...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Shattered Mirror," not content to stay in their own alternate universe, Smiley and Jennifer Sisko hatch a plan to lure our Benjamin over to help beef up their version of the Defiant. They use Jake as the bait which accounts for a strange mother and son reunion. Also, the Mirror Universe is bad for Ferengi. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Hard Time," Chief O'Brien has total recall of the punishment he suffered for a minor infraction, but it never really happened. The pain tears him from his family and friends until the Chief reaches a breaking point. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe o...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Rules of Engagement," it's the heated action of an extradition hearing when Worf's actions are debated by a Klingon lawyer and Captain Sisko! Watch out for flying verbal jabs and character witnesses! Is that an appeal to logic in front of a Vulcan adjudicator? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podca...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Accession," great news! A long-lost Bajoran poet emerges from the wormhole convinced he is the Emissary. Bad news though, he's wasting no time in using the power of faith to upend Bajoran society. Sisko will have to take things back into his - and the prophets' - hands. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertain...

Mission Log welcomes an extended interview by our partner podcast, Shabam!, with Dr. Anand Swaminathan discussing the complicated issues around coronavirus. Logically, it's Trek-related too! Hear how The Wrath of Khan ties in and stick around for Dr. Swami's fun Leonard Nimoy story. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore t...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Bar Association," working at Quark's Bar is tough, but Quark doesn't seem to care. When Rom has had enough, he's inspired to do something that breaks thousands of years of Ferengi tradition - unionize! Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Sons of Mogh," Worf's brother, Kurn, has a simple request - kill him. So Worf does, or at least he tries to before Odo and Dax can save him. Kurn is only made more miserable so is there a resolution to save a life and save face? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Tr...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Return To Grace," Gul Dukat has lost nearly everything - his family, his title, his authority. He does still have his daughter though, and an excess of confidence. With Kira on his side, maybe he'll be able to regain some of that old glory - or at least blow up some Klingons while trying? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Ro...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Crossfire," Kira's old friend Shakaar visits DS9. They're happily falling for each other, but the only one who doesn't seem happy about that is Odo. Can you break a heart if it's made of shape-shifting gelatinous goo? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek univers...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes, "Homefront" & "Paradise Lost," Changelings arrive on Earth and stir up unprecedented fear. Joseph Sisko stirs up his gumbo while his son, Benjamin, unravels a plot that could end the peaceful run of the Federation. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe on...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Our Man Bashir," look up! Look Down! Look OUT! Here comes the biggest Bashir of all! Has Bashir finally met his match? The most extraordinary gentleman spy in all fiction... 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 L...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Sword Of Kahless," Kor returns to DS9 with the ultimate quest in mind: bring back the Sword of Kahless that will unify the Klingon Empire. That is if only he and Worf can stop fighting over it like a couple of children. Does Dax have to put them in their place? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Little Green Men," Quark, Nog and Rom wind up in Roswell in 1947. Making the best of the situation, Quark figures he can cut some deals and run the galaxy in a few years - forget going back to Deep Space Nine! Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one epi...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Starship Down," ever have one of those days where you're trying to save a stranded vessel but you're fighting off attack ships while your crew is separated and there's a hull breach and a torpedo stuck in your mess hall? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek unive...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Rejoined," Dax's old flame comes for a visit on DS9. Even though both Trills are different on the outside, does the part of them that loved each other still call the shots? 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 Lo...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Indiscretion," two old friends set out on a journey to find survivors of a lost ship... in a different episode. In this episode the two are Kira and Dukat. Kira wants to find Bajorans, Dukat wants to find his daughter. Then kill her. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the S...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Hippocratic Oath," what's a little disagreement between friends? It becomes serious when loyalty is the question - to the job, to each other, to a promise to help others. Doctor Bashir and Chief O'Brien challenge each other with the idea that two rights could be wrong. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainm...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Visitor," after Benjamin Sisko dies in an accident, he visits young Jake Sisko on DS9. Years later, the elder Jake is visited by a young writer looking for a good story. 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...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Way of the Warrior," just another quiet day at Deep Space Nine when the Klingons show up asking for shore leave. How many Klingons? How about ALL the Klingons. They're up to something, but we're not sure what so why not invite one more to the party - our old friend Worf. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Ent...

Stepping into the Roddenberry Nexus, Producer David C. Fein takes us on a deep-dive into Star Trek The Motion Picture: The Director's Edition. David worked closely with Robert Wise bringing his vision to DVD in 2001 and discusses behind-the-scenes details as well as a glimpse of the effort to remaster it in 4K for a new audience! Join us in Sansar for VR events: sansar.com Hosted by John Champion...