Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Perfect Mate," Captain Picard meets his ideal woman: she's brilliant, bold, adventurous, independent. Of course she is, because Kamala is a metamorph who becomes the perfect woman for every man she meets. Unfortunately, she's destined for a life of servitude to a man who is definitely not Picard. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Missi...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Cost of Living," Alexander, Lwaxana and the whimsiest whimsies that ever whimsied give us life lessons. Also, there is a B-plot. 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 ,...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The First Duty," Wesley Crusher is a pilot on an elite team of flyers. Yeah. We are not sure when that happened either. Tragedy has hit the team though. A crash has led to the death of a member of Nova Squadron. They say it was an accident, and it probably was. Still, the members of the team know more than they are telling. It is up to Captain Picar...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Cause and Effect," the Enterprise explodes. Then it explodes again. And again. And again. Eventually, it does not explode. 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 , divi...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Outcast," the J'naii are a race that have sworn off gender. No males. No females. Just J'naii. But there is one J'naii that loves the way Riker moves her. Yes, her. Also, what happens when you clip null space? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe o...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Ethics," is it better to die, or live a life that is less than one's ideal? Is it better to follow the rules, or cut corners to potentially save lives? Is it better to tell fellow players that you are sneaking a peek at their cards, or keep that information to yourself? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Enterta...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Power Play," it's business as usual on the Enterprise until Troi, Data and O'Brien start taking hostages in Ten Forward. Could it be the "ghosts" of a long lost star ship crew influencing their actions? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Conundrum," the crew of the Enterprise is struck with amnesia. Worf commands! Picard leads! Data makes drinks! And MacDuff sounds the charge to carry out their mission, and destroy the Lysian Central Command. But who are these Lysians? And - come to think of it - who is MacDuff? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Masterpiece Society," the colonists on Moab IV live in perfect balance with their world. They have to - they were genetically bred to do so. When a stellar core fragment threatens to upset that delicate ecosystem, the Enterprise offers to help, but will their presence do more harm than good? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission L...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Violations," the Ullians who are visiting the Enterprise have a unique talent for helping people retrieve lost memories. When that power is exploited, though, it's a dangerous and invasive procedure that leaves Deanna Troi, Dr. Crusher and Commander Riker in comas. Who is to blame for the psychic assault? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Hero Worship," a Federation starship has been destroyed, and it is all the fault of one little boy. At least the one little boy thinks so. His judgement should be questioned though, since he also thinks he is an android. Oh - and the Enterprise is about to be destroyed or something. Who can save the day? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "New Ground," the Enterprise is going on a surfing safari, following a test ship riding a soliton wave warp speed. Also, Alexander Rozhenko - son of son of Mogh - is back, and this time he is back to stay. Lying! Stealing! Parenting! Endangered species! The potential destruction of the Enterprise! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission L...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "A Matter of Time," Professor Berlinghoff Rasmussen is a blast from the future. He is here to study his history in its natural habitat: back in time. He has picked a boring mission to study though. It is just a run of the mill "save 20-million people from disaster" cake walk. Yet the presence of Rasmussen makes the crew of the Enterprise think there...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, "Unification Part I & II": Part I: Q: Where's Spock? A: He's on Romulus." Part II: Q: Will the Romulans and Vulcans get back together? A: No. All of that and a lesson on design when we put Unifications in the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek un...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Game," Wesley Crusher is back on the Enterprise, though there is very little time for him. Everyone is playing this great new game! The only one with a real interest in Wes is Robin, a fetching young ensign in engineering. She and Wes have no interest in the game, until it starts seriously wrecking productivity. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray...

John, Ken, and Mission Log Executive Producer Rod Roddenberry talk over Star Trek with and without its creator - Gene Roddenberry. Plus questions from panel attendees. Once more from the Rio, we put Gene Roddenberry Versus Star Trek 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...

Ken and John return to the Rio. From the Roddenberry Interactive Stage and Lounge, Mission Log presents the 10 to 20 best or essential episodes of Star Trek: TOS, plus a few episodes of the animated series and one mention of Next Gen. But mostly TOS. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Disaster," everything is going so well, right until it does not. A student tour turns into a deadly turbo lift ride! A chair on the bridge turns into a hot seat! An impromptu audition turns into a radioactive fire! And there is still more trouble. Yet, despite the various issues, the title is singular. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mis...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Silicon Avatar," the Enterprise says "hello" to an old enemy. Or tries to say "hello." And tries to figure out whether it is an enemy. Along to help is Dr. Kila Marr. Or is it help she is offering? She is getting to know her son, and will not let a little thing like his dying a few years ago stand in her way. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcom...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Ensign Ro," a Bajoran terrorist attack on a Federation colony has got everyone a little jumpy. Enter Ensign Ro Laren, Starfleet officer and Bajoran herself, who has been released from prison to help find the attackers. But what do the Cardassians have to do with all this? And why does Starfleet's Admiral Kennelly seem to be keeping secrets?  Hosted b...

Mission Log gets caught up on current events: the passing of Anton Yelchin, the buzz around Star Trek Beyond plus Star Trek 2017. Then we tackle listener questions about fan "gatekeeping," religion in Star Trek and much 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, Missi...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Darmok," listeners, waiting, their ears unfurled. The Enterprise makes rendezvous with a race known as the Children of Tama. No one has understood them for 100-years and it looks like the Tamarian captain wants to fight. But with whom and against what? And what will fighting solve anyway? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes, "Redemption Part I & II," the Klingon empire is on the verge of civil war! Gowron is set to take command of the Klingon High Council, though he is challenged by a surprise son of Duras. But these episodes are full of surprises: Tasha Yar has a Romulan daughter! Worf quits Starfleet! Guinan is a sharpshooter! Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome...

In the  Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "In Theory," deep and mysterious is the Mar Oscura nebula. Almost as deep as the human heart. And the robotic heart. This week, Data becomes the ultimate emotionally unavailable boyfriend for Lt. Jenna D'Sora. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one ep...

In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "The Mind's Eye," from the people who brought you the Star Trek edition of Monopoly and the Star Trek edition of Risk, it is the Star Trek edition of The Manchurian Candidate. Angela Lansbury is a Klingon. Henry Silva is a Romulan. And John Champion is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being you have ever known in your life. Also, Ge...