Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Eye of the Beholder," a shocking suicide on the Enterprise leads Deanna Troi on a psychic journey into a killer's memories. It's part Columbo, part Sixth Sense and more TNG mind-bleepery. 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...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Masks," what do Masaka, Ihat, an old man, and a frightened child have in common? Many things. They are all a part of some ancient, unknown pantheon. They are all taking over Data's brain. And each is caught in an eternal dance that could lead to destruction for the Enterprise. Where is Korgano when you need him? And can Picard's Korgano imitation foo...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Thine Own Self," Data's mission to retrieve radioactive material from a pre-industrial world goes haywire when he forgets who he is. He doesn't forget science though, which means he might be able to clean up the mess he accidentally created. Meanwhile, Deanna Troi learns the one tough lesson keeping her from the Captain's chair. Hint: not everybody m...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Lower Decks," ever wondered about all of those OTHER people on the Enterprise? This week, they get names! And plot lines! Meet the one that annoys Riker! The one being tested by Worf AND Picard! And who could ever forget the one that annoys Geordi? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Sub Rosa," Beverly's recently deceased, 100-year-old grandmother had a 34-year-old boyfriend. It is cool though. He was actually 800-years-old. It is not cool though. He was a ghost. No wait! He was a candle! NO WAIT! He was an anaphasic being. Or was he Nana-phasic? So much to unpack when Dr. Crusher packs up and leaves the Enterprise. Hosted by Jo...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Homeward," Worf's adopted-brother has been quietly studying the people of Borall II until it looks like the whole planet is about to be destroyed. With the help of the Enterprise, he gets out of there, but he brings a village along with him. But they don't know it because they're being hidden in a holodeck.  Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Pegasus," Riker gets a visit from his old commanding officer, the pugnacious Admiral Pressman, who has his sights set on retrieving their old ship, the USS Pegasus. Why? Because... reasons. Reasons he won't share with Picard or anyone else which leaves Riker in a moral bind. Oh, and there's an encounter with some seriously passive-aggressive Romu...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Parallels," what is weirder than a lauging Vulcan and his dog? How about Lieutenant Wesley Crusher? Or a blue eyed Data? Or Worf's wife, Deanna Troi? Everything is as it should be, except that none of it is right. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe on...

In our very first episode of Mission Log Live, we have a spoiler-filled conversation with our listeners about Star Trek Discovery's debut episodes: The Vulcan Hello and Battle at the Binary Stars. We'll be back on the  Mission Log Facebook page every Tuesday at 7pm after each new episode of Discovery. Not into it? No worries. This audio-only version will move to its own feed next week. For now, en...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Inheritance," did you know Data has a mom? Yeah, neither did Data. She is aboard the Enterprise, looking to share with him and make up for lost time. But the two of them have more in common than even she realizes. Also, a planet is going to blow up or stop spinning or something. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Force of Nature," some people say you can't train a cat, but that doesn't stop Data from trying to outwit Spot. Some people also say that warp drive is destroying a little stretch of the galaxy while others are saying "unh unh, prove it!" A couple of Hekarans, Rabal and Serova, set out to do exactly that which means Starfleet could be moving a lot sl...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Attached," welcome to Kesprytt III, home to the Kes and the Prytt. The Kes seem nice, but they're actually a little too paranoid and devious for the Federation. The Prytt seem sort of xenophobic, but they're actually incredibly xenophobic. Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher are lost on Kesprytt III, though it is not just their situation that binds them....

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Dark Page," the Cairn are a telepathic race looking to join the Federation, and helping them to learn spoken language is Lwaxana Troi. When she opens their minds, her own secrets start to come to the surface forcing her to relive deep, personal pain. Deanna is there to help, but her mother's secret hits very close to home. Hosted by John Champion &...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Phantasms," Data is a simple android with simple dreams. He dreams of drinks from the head of a commanding officer, robocidal workers from the early 20th century, and cellular peptide cake (with mint frosting). Reality is much more boring: staring at his cat, installing warp plasma conduits, and stabbing Counselor Troi repeatedly. Can Data ever make...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, "Gambit Part I & II," Picard is dead until he's "Galen." Riker has gone rogue. Then there's the Romulan who's not, and they're all in search of an artifact that isn't what it seems. How many gambits can fit into two episodes? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Tre...

The friends! The Costumes! The Cocktails! John and Ken have hit the Rio again for Star Trek Las Vegas 2017! Listen in as they - and Mission Log Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry - talk TNG 30: Trek in Transition! 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 exami...

It's convention season, and with John and Ken on the road we bring you the fun from the stage. This week: "live" from San Diego Comic Con 2017, host Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek covers the state of Trek podcasting with special guests Dr. Kayla Iacovino (Shuttlepod One, TrekMovie.com ), Aaron Harvey (Saturday Morning Trek, Trek. FM ), Lisa Guetzkow ( TrekRadio ) and our own John Champion. Go behind the...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Interface," description intentionally left blank. Find out why when we put Interface in the Mission Log. 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...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Liaisons," the Enterprise crew is taking part in a cultural exchange. Two Iyaarans will visit the ship, while Picard visits their homeworld. The Iyaarans on the ship are tough to deal with, but Picard's Iyaaran is worse - mostly because he dies on their trip. Thank goodness for Anna. She loves Picard! After knowing him for 15 minutes. Any chance Pica...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, "Descent Part I & II," the Borg are acting weird, but they are not the only ones. Their erratic behavior may have rubbed off on Data. He's showing anger and, seemingly, enjoying it. When the Enterprise pursues the Borg, they find Hugh's individuality has set them up to be brainwashed by a charismatic figurehead... Lore. Hosted by John Champion & Ken...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Timescape," a rift in the space-time continuum freezes the Enterprise and a Romulan warbird in battle... or so it looks to Picard, Data, Troi and LaForge from the outside. When they dig a little deeper, they find all that timey-wimey stuff may not be exactly as it seems. Plus, the Enterprise blows up real good. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welco...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Second Chances," Riker adores a jazz quartet, the holodeck, and has Troi regret... and so does the other Riker. 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...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Rightful Heir," he's been gone for 15 centuries, but Kahless, the spiritual leader of the Klingons is back! He's ready to lead his people back to peace and glory, and he wants Worf's help to do it. Only he might not be Kahless, and Worf might be seriously questioning his own faith along the way. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Lo...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Suspicions," Dr. Reyga, a Ferengi scientist, has invented a type of shielding which could allow a spacecraft to safely enter a star's corona. Testing it on board one of the Enterprise's shuttles leaves a fellow scientist dead followed shortly by Reyga himself. It's up to Dr. Crusher to solve the mysterious deaths and possibly save herself from a cour...

On this supplemental edition of Mission Log, John and Ken formally introduce you to Women at Warp and Priority One - founding members of the Roddenberry Podcast Network. Plus everybody goes to the Disco, which Ken INSISTS is short for Discovery. Members of all three podcasts discuss the trailer for Star Trek Discovery. All of that and listener feedback, too! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welco...