Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

John and Rod would like to introduce you to your new Mission Log co-host. Who is it? Download and listen. We'll hear about favorite Treks, other fandoms and the anticipation and excitement of going forward. 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...

Trek favorite John de Lancie drops by to talk with John and Ken, discussing subjects as wide-ranging as science education, secularism, and seeing TOS for the first time. 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 i...

John Champion and Rod Roddenberry weigh in on recent major losses in the world of Star Trek, the rapid expansion of the franchise...and the future of Mission Log itself. Hosted by John Champion & Rod Roddenberry 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 ,...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Adversary," Commander Sisko finally makes captain, though there is little time to enjoy it. He and senior staff are being sent to the border of Tzenkethi space to head off possible hostilities. But things may not be as they seem. Was a colony really attacked? Has there really been a change of Tzenkethi government? Is that REALLY Ambassador Krajensky?...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Facets," Jadzia is not herself. She is a combination of herself, the Dax symbiont, and all of the hosts who have hosted Dax before. Now, it's time for Jadzia to meet the previous hosts, which means Sisko and company won't be themselves. They're giving the past hosts control of their bodies. Also, Nog is having trouble getting into Starfleet - for no app...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Shakaar," Kai Winn has added a title. She's now also First Minister of the Bajoran Provisional Government. She's got a problem though: A few farmers in Kira's home province - farmers who were in her resistance cell - are resisting some of Winn's demands. Could Kira talk to them for Winn? Sure. But resistance runs deep - among the farmers, and in their fo...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Family Business," Jake plays matchmaker for his father, while Quark plays inquisitor to this mother. Was she actually in business for herself? And worse - did she actually make a profit?!? Talking to strangers? Wearing clothing? Does Ishka's depravity know no end? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment pod...

After a little over seven-years, the Mission Log line-up is changing. Listen in as John and Ken explain what happens 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 cultu...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Explorers," Ben and Jake Sisko hit the open seas - in space! Rocking! Rigging! Fireworks! In space! Also, father/son bonding. Meanwhile, Bashir waits on DS9 for his med school rival, who literally has no idea who he is. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Die is Cast," subterfuge. A dead Flaxian. An ill-fated reunion. 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 signif...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Improbable Cause," what do you get when you cross Garak's shop with an explosive device? What do you get when you cross a Flaxian assassin and a top secret military operation? What do you get when you cross the former head of the Obsidian Order with one of his brightest agents? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Ent...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Through the Looking Glass," O'Brien is all smiles when he… takes Sisko at the point of a phaser to the mirror universe. Smiley has a job for Commander Sisko: Pretend to be Captain Sisko of the Terran rebellion and convince his wife - Jennifer (yes, Sisko's Jennifer (kind of)) to stop building a weapon that will crush the rebellion. And if he happens to...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Distant Voices," Dr. Bashir has voices in his head that happen to sound and look like his crewmates. They're a little different though: they bicker with him and each other, they distract him and they stay the same while Julian ages rapidly. Is it all just in his head, or is the doctor's life being threatened? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Visionary," Miles O'Brien is unstuck in time. He keeps traveling a few hours into the future, where he sees dead people. Mostly him. Can he stop himself from dying, stop Deep Space Nine from exploding, stop himself from dying, and stop himself from dying? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, whe...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Prophet Motive," the Grand Nagus Zek is back and he is… happy? He's humming! He's glad to see people! He's… buying people drinks? Giving away gifts? Setting up a Ferengi Benevolent Association? Something is wrong - something only the beings in the wormhole can fix. Also, young Doc Bashir is up for an award. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mi...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Destiny," stop me if you've heard this one: Three vipers walk into a nest in the sky, fated to close the gates of… wait. That's not how it goes. Oh - right! A comet glides into a wormhole, fated to… How does this one go again? Eh. Decide for yourself. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where w...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Heart of Stone," Kira and Odo get sidetracked while returning to DS9 from a Bajoran colony only to wind up with Kira's foot, then her whole body, encased in suffocating crystal. Meanwhile, Nog is bucking family tradition by trying to join Starfleet - if only he can get a reluctant Commander Sisko on his side. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Life Support," Jake and Nog learn through a double date that they may have insurmountable cultural differences. Will it be the end of their friendship, or can they find a compromise that respects their diverse backgrounds? Also, something about Bajoran treaties and Vedek Bereil. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Ent...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Past Tense Part I & Part II," a transporter accident brings Sisko, Dax and Bashir to 21st century San Francisco - a place divided into haves and have-nots. Mistaken as indigent, Sisko and Bashir wind up in a Sanctuary District among the displaced who are on the verge of revolution. Historically, Gabriel Bell is the man who should be remembered, but when...

Live again before a casino audience, the shows of the Roddenberry Podcast Network - Mission Log, The Trek Files, Women at Warp, Priority One, Daily Star Trek News, and Shabam! - each make their case for how we get to the 24th century future, as seen on TV!   Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star Trek universe one ep...

Live before a casino audience, John and Ken are joined by Mission Log Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry. The topic: Star Trek's job today. Is it to inspire? Is it to make money? Are today's shows "Trek enough"? Rod, John, Ken, and a slew of listeners toss around these questions and others. Plus, a report on what may have been the craziest cosplay at STLV. Clock in for this supplemental edition of...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Fascination," love - or a close proximity - is in the air when Lwaxana drops by Deep Space Nine for the Bajoran Gratitude Festival. She's still obsessed with Odo. Vedek Bareil's obsession shifts from Kira to Jadzia. Jadzia is all over Sisko, and Jake can't stop obsessing over Kira. The only two who can't seem to fall in love are the O'Briens. Hosted by...

Taking the stage at San Diego Comic-Con, the Roddenberry team shared what's up in the podcasting world then segued into a discussion of science fiction topics: history of the genre, cultural influence, and even spiritual matters. Join John Champion, Ken Ray, Larry Nemecek, Josh Kurz from our newest podcast Shabam!, Roddenberry C.O.O. Trevor Roth and special guest Ming Chen - hosted by Clare Kramer...

Convention season means catching up with listeners, fellow podcasters and trying to hash out some big ideas brought up by Star Trek. This episode, we invite you to listen to the panel at San Diego Comic Con presented by Larry Nemecek, "Is utopian Star Trek passé"? In the last fifty years, has Star Trek lost its idealistic roots? If so, is that a function of the writers or audience expectation? And...

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 i...