Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Thirty Days," Tom Paris is drawn to the life aquatic when Voyager encounters and alien species with its own ocean planet. His voyage to the bottom of the sea reveals a deep concern about the ecology of this world, and Tom decides to ignore direct orders so he can help his new friends. Hosted by John Champion & Charlynn Schmeidt Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenb...

In the Star Trek: Voyage episode, "Nothing Human," meet Crell Moset: a charming, brilliant scientist who is conjured up in the holodeck by Voyager's Doctor to assist with the complicated task of removing an alien parasite from B'Elanna. She isn't pleased at all to see this new Cardassian character on board. Making matters worse, the real Crell's history taints his valuable research leading B'Elann...

In the Star Trek: Voyage episode, "Infinite Regress," Seven of Nine has company. After a couple of decades assimilating beings in her life as a Borg, the voices of her former victims are competing for attention in her head. The cause is a piece of Borg tech baited by another species who want to wipe them out for good, but will they spare Seven? Hosted by John Champion & Earl Green Welcome to Missi...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Timeless," Harry Kim has a message for Harry Kim, but first he's got to send it back in time before a terrible accident doomed Voyager and its crew to perish on an icy world.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Special thanks to guest star Garrett Wang Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one epi...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Once Upon a Time," while Samantha Wildman struggles for her life on a dangerous away mission, Naomi escapes into the comfort of a holodeck fairytale. Neelix wants to hide the truth from Voyager's youngest, but Naomi sees through the illusion.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "In the Flesh," after more than four long years, it feels so good for the Voyager crew to get a taste of home. Never mind that "home" is just a clever facsimile with alien spies planning to take over the Alpha Quadrant. At least they have flowers and cocktails.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, whe...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Extreme Risk," Voyager races against the Malon to retrieve a lost probe, and that means it's time for some fast-flying new hardware. While Tom builds the Delta Flyer, B'Elanna struggles with depression and self harm.  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: Voyager episode, "Drone," take a little Borg tech, a little human DNA, and mix it all together with a 29th century holo-emitter, and you've got the recipe for a brand new Borg. 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 a single e...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Night," if five years in the Delta Quadrant wasn't lonely enough, Voyager now finds itself in a region of space with no stars, no planets, no light. Janeway is reclusive and the quadrant's worst garbagemen show up. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episod...

Author David Mack joins us before we warp back to the Delta Quadrant! We discuss David's story contributions to DS9 and he reveals fascinating details about a Voyager script that never made it to production! Finally, we explore more of Seven of Nine's story with his latest novel, Star Trek: Picard "Firewall." Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

As we say goodbye to season 4 of  Star Trek: Voyager , we say hello to writer Lisa Klink! Lisa spent three seasons in the Delta Quadrant, and in this interview she reminisces about shaping some of her favorite episodes, areas left unexplored, and stories that didn't hold up quite as well as others. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast wh...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Hope and Fear," a friendly alien shows up on Voyager at the same time that a prototype Starfleet ship with slipstream warp drive appears in the Delta Quadrant. Janeway's skepticism goes into overdrive while the crew get to the bottom of the mystery.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explo...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "One," when Voyager enters a toxic nebula, the crew go into stasis leaving Seven and the Doctor in charge. The two experience an array of technical difficulties as well as symptoms of cabin fever. Seven especially is susceptible, but her hallucinations may prove to be revelatory.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Enterta...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Demon," critically low on deuterium, Voyager makes a pit stop on a deadly planet. Harry and Tom get lost and encounter a strange silver liquid, but when Chakotay and Seven find them later, they're fine. The two are happily breathing the toxic atmosphere and enamored with the desolate landscape - which means all is not as it seems. Hosted by John Champion & Norma...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Living Witness," the good news: the holographic doctor has a backup! The bad news: it's 700 years in the future, and he is reactivated in a museum where Voyager's crew is accused of war crimes. Can the historic record be set straight, and even if it is, will it matter in the end? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Enterta...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Unforgettable," Chakotay meets the love of his life for the first time for the second time when a mysterious alien visits Voyager.  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 a single episode of Star Trek , divin...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Omega Directive," do not attempt to adjust your monitor. Only authorized personnel with appropriate clearance level may access the following confidential information. When you have passed Starfleet security protocol, you may add "The Omega Directive" to the Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment...

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Vis à Vis," Tom Paris craves adventure, and his wish is granted when Steth, a bodysnatching alien, steals his body and ships him off into deep space. Imposter Tom wanders Voyager, fixing and, just as quickly, breaking "his" life apart. Real Tom finds a way back to Voyager hoping to convince the crew of the Freaky Friday body switch with the aid of Steth's previ...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Killing Game Part I & Part II," do you want to play a game? The crew of Voyager does not, but the Hirogen would love to. They lock the crew in the holodeck to play cat and mouse in Nazi-occupied France, but when the simulation seeps into the real world, the stakes become deadly. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Ente...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Retrospect," the crew deals with a shady arms merchant while the Doctor and Seven must deal with a worrying recovered memory about him. As evidence mounts, both parties are displeased with the possible outcome.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode a...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Prey," the Hirogen are enough of a nightmare for Voyager, but the situation gets more complicated when a stray 8472 shows up looking for refuge. And that battle is almost as tense as the one between Seven and Janeway.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one ep...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Hunters," things can't get more exciting for the Voyager crew when letters from home arrive. Unless, of course, the excitement also includes being hunted by ferocious killer aliens.  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: Voyager episode, "Message in a Bottle," a communications relay opens a window for Voyager to communicate with the Alpha Quadrant. Maybe. The Doctor is the first to make contact, but he ends up on a Starfleet ship hijacked by Romulans. Plus, not all EMHs are the same. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explor...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Waking Moments," you know things aren't right on Voyager when Tuvok shows up for work naked, Janeway sees ghosts, and Seven of Nine makes out with Harry Kim. A sleeping alien species brings nightmares to life. 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: Voyager episode, "Mortal Coil," Neelix is mortally wounded on an away mission, but Borg technology brings him back to life. That's just the start of his crisis as faith, family, and purpose all drive Neelix to reconsider his place in the universe.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek uni...