Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Move Along Home," imagine a game where some of the people are players and some of the people are pieces, but none of the people know about the other people. 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 singl...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Passenger," it is a well known and established scientific fact that humanoids use about one one-millionth of their brains, leaving plenty of room for someone's consciousness to hitch a lift, if they had a mind to. A criminal mastermind has done just that on Deep Space Nine. But where is the stowaway? In the security person? Or the other security per...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Dax," Dax is charged with treason and murder. But should Jadzia Dax do the time if Curzon Dax did the crime? And do we even know that Curzon DID do the crime? Jadzia is definitely hiding something, but what is it?  Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one e...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Q Less," Q: How did Vash get to the Gamma Quadrant without going through the wormhole? A: Q. The troublesome twosome from TNG is back on the small screen, taking up temporary residence on Deep Space Nine. Vash wants to auction off some trinkets and ditch Q. This could lead to DS9's destruction, though Q says that's not his fault. And Sisko believes him....

There are Trek geeks, then there are the Trek Geeks. On this supplemental edition of Mission Log, Dan Davidson of the podcast  Trek Geeks joins us to talk about when and how the Deep Space Nine episode Captive Pursuit saved his life. If you find yourself in a moment of crisis or desperation, there are people who want to help. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 - or on...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Captive Pursuit," say hello to our first visitor from the Gamma Quadrant. He is Tosk... and that's about all we know until a group of heavily-armed aliens show up looking for him. They say Tosk was born to be hunted, but O'Brien says he's a sentient being with a right to live. What does Tosk want? And how will the Prime Directive sway Sisko's decision to...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Babel," fire up the custard, there's Barney in the station when everything's infected, down to the loop and the Rosy. O'Brien's the first to go Pat, and he's off his plates for good. Then Quark's got to help his china Odo before all goes Tom.  Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explor...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "A Man Alone," a shifty Bajoran and a shapeshifting lawman lock horns. Sounds simple… but the angry mob is on the Bajoran's side. 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 , div...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Past Prologue," an old friend of Kira's from her militant days seeks asylum on DS9. But is he seeking asylum? Or is he looking for a way to strike a blow for Bajor? Also, it's the Duras sisters! What are they doing here? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek univers...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Emissary," moving can be tough, especially when the military force that used to occupy your home wrecks it before leaving. Plus they're still hanging around causing trouble. Plus nobody really wants you here. Plus you're not sure YOU want to be here. Plus - wormhole! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

Mission Log needs a check up so who better to welcome this week to reflect on The Next Generation than Dr. Crusher herself, Gates McFadden. In this candid interview, we cover turning down, then accepting, then getting fired from the show, the cast growing into a family and the special bond between Doctor and Captain. Plus - What was it like working with visionaries like Jim Henson and David Bowie?...

Lt. Jae speaks! This week, John and Ken continue their look back at Star Trek: The Next Generation and welcome special guests: "True Q" story writer Matthew Corey and Lt. Jae herself, Tracee Lee Cocco. Plus, we'll count down our top five essential TNG episodes... which means we'll probably name 20 or more episodes by the time we're done. It's all on this week's Mission Log! Hosted by John Champion...

This week, John and Ken take a first pass at a last look at  Star Trek: The Next Generation . Topics include: - Favorite Villains - Cinematic Episodes - A Self Loathing Riker - More! More! More! 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 episod...

In Star Trek: Nemesis , are two Jean Luc Picards better than one? Not when one is a clone raised under the Romulan whip, now determined to kill the original Picard, violate Deanna Troi, and destroy the planet Earth. Are two Datas better than one? Not when one is an idiot, programmed by the Picard clone to help destroy the Enterprise. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Rod...

In Star Trek: Insurrection , the Ba'ku live an idyllic life on their planet: creative, fun and peaceful and hardly aging a day. What's their secret? Wouldn't the Son'a and at least one greedy Starfleet Admiral like to find out. The Enterprise crew get caught in the middle, and Captain Picard decides if it's worth it to rebel against the orders he's been given. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Wel...

In Star Trek: First Contact , it's the return of the Borg! You remember them! And the return of the Borg Queen! You remember her! No? Well, Picard does. He and the newly christened Enterprise 1701-E trace the technological terrors back to 21st century Earth, where the Borg are trying to stop first contact and assimilate humanity. So, we'll need to find Zefram Cochran, get his ship running, and tak...

In Star Trek: Generations , Picard and crew have landed on the big screen, and they've brought some history with them. There are the Duras sisters, and Guinan, and - holy cow! Is that Captain James T. Kirk?!? Yes it is. No longer the captain of a starship, he's found a side of paradise all his own. But Picard needs his help! Millions of lives are in the balance. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray W...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "All Good Things...," Captain Picard is moving back and forth through time. That's the quickest way to get to the beginning. It is seven-years ago, and mankind is being put on trial by Q - not again, but still. Once again, Picard has to save humanity. But this will be trickier than any time before, since Q says it is Picard that will destroy humanity....

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Preemptive Strike," Ro Laren is back from Advanced Tactical Training, and just in time. Starfleet wants her to go undercover and infiltrate the Maquis. The Maquis have taken to attacking the Cardassians. Yes, the same Cardassians that killed Ro's father. Right in front of her. And occupied her home world. And Starfleet wants her to help them. It is a...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Emergence," something has taken over the Enterprise, and that something is - the Enterprise. The ship is alive and trying to create life, too. But Picard and crew have places to be. Can they wrest back control from this new life without killing it so they can go back to seeking new life? And can they please play in the holodeck without being almost...

It is a holiday supplemental edition of Mission Log, and John and Ken are getting the presents! Presents in this case are comments from you, which they are re-gifting. Re-gifting in this case means they are sharing your comments with the rest of the Mission Log listeners. Plus, a look at what is on the Mission Log calendar. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry E...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Bloodlines," completing week three of season seven's three sons, we say hello to an old enemy and a new offspring. The Ferengi Bok is back to take revenge on Picard. Picard killed Bok's son, now Bok will kill Picard's son. Wait… Picard has a son? It looks like it. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Firstborn," Alexander is back, as is Alexander. Worf's son has come from the future to convince his younger self to down his prune juice and follow the way of the warrior. And if that doesn't work, he'll kill himself - in younger form. But older Alexander has a lot to learn from - hang on - a lot to learn from Worf, who may not be the worst father ev...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Journey's End," Wesley Crusher comes back to the Enterprise for a visit, but he's not the young man the others expect him to be. Meanwhile on Dorvan V, the Native American colonists are being forced to uproot by Starfleet in an ugly bit of history repeating. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcas...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Genesis," everybody seems edgy. Well, except for the people who seem to be groggy and forgetful. And the ones turning into frogs and lemurs and whatever Worf is turning into. Can Data and Captain Picard save the day? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe...