Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Threshold," two words: lizard babies. Two more words: Mission Log. The day has arrived when we take on one of the most discussed, debated, and derided episodes in Star Trek history. What's our verdict?  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....

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Alliances," a desire for safe passage leads Captain Janeway to negotiate with the Kazon and the Trabe. Then one side tries an assassination which puts a real damper on the peace talks.  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, Missi...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Prototype," Automated Unit 3947 has a pleasant voice and is very friendly toward B'Elanna Torres, up until the point that he kidnaps her and endangers Voyager until she agrees to energize an army of robot soldiers.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episo...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Resistance," a traumatized man living on a fascist-ruled planet mistakes Captain Janeway for his daughter. While Voyager attempts to escape, Janeway helps him put his life together and search for his missing family.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one epis...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Maneuvers," Seska is back and she's got a... plan? At least she's spending a good deal of time manipulating the Kazon sects and making off with some Federation tech. Then when Chakotay shows up, she's got another surprise. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe on...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Cold Fire," the Caretaker wasn't alone, and Voyager may be able to get home if the crew can find his mate. Along they way, they'll have to deal with an Ocampa with a cult-like obsession and his sights on Kes to join him.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Tattoo," a familiar symbol on a distant world reminds Chakotay of his past. The secret it unlocks connects the Alpha and Delta Quadrants, and Chakotay to his ancestors. Plus, the EMH has the flu. 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 w...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Persistence of Vision," it's all fun and games until the characters on the holodeck start haunting Captain Janeway everywhere else the ship. Soon, the rest of the crew are hallucinating distracting images from the deepest recesses of their minds. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore t...

Recorded live at the Creation "56 Year Mission" Convention in Las Vegas - Norm and John welcome special guests Robert J. Sawyer and James Kerwin to discuss the times that Star Trek pushes the creative envelope beyond our comfort zones. Don't miss this conversation with surprise guests and audience participation! Robert J. Sawyer - sfwriter.com Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to  Missi...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Parturition," can Tom and Neelix find common ground over Kes? No. Can they cooperate on an away mission? Unlikely. Can they bond over a lizard baby? Almost certainly.  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...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Twisted," the ship's layout is changing. Voyager is plunging toward an uncertain fate, and the options seem to be to do everything possible to stop it, or do... nothing?  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  examine...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Non Sequitur," when Harry Kim wakes up in an alternate timeline at home in San Francisco, it might just be better than his reality on Voyager. If he stays, what about his crew? If he leaves, what about Libby?  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, "Elogium," Voyager's encounter with swarming aliens has a strange side-effect on Kes: accelerated maturity and the need to reproduce... right away! Can Neelix step up to be a father? Are both of them ready? 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 ti...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Projections," would a hologram go to the holodeck for some time off? What if the ship's computer tried to convince the hologram that it is real and everything else is a simulation?  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 L...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Initiations," Commander Chakotay finds himself in the unlikely position of father figure to a Kazon boy, but the boy, in turn, keeps trying to kill Chakotay.  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, "The 37s," Voyager encounters one of the strangest things yet seen in the Delta Quadrant: a 1936 Ford truck. That leads to something even stranger: Amelia Earhart and more people from Earth's past.  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. Eac...

Before we launch into season 2, John, Norm, and Earl check in with each other and with your comments about Star Trek: Voyager season 1. From command style to costume choices, you sent us your thoughts, and we answered them. 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, Miss...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Learning Curve," Neelix inadvertently releases a dangerous pathogen into the ship's bio-neural systems while Tuvok takes charge of Maquis crewmembers reluctant to meet Starfleet standards.  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, M...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Jetrel," Neelix encounters the infamous Dr. Jetrel who is partly to blame for the deaths of thousands of Talaxians. He's bringing more bad news for Neelix, but can they resolve their differences to help each other?  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episo...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Faces," B'Elanna comes face to face with her greatest fear: the human and Klingon halves that make her whole. Not to mention the Vidiian surgeon who is carrying out terrifying experiments on her.  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...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Cathexis," an alien force that threatens Voyager in a dark matter nebula has robbed Chakotay of his neural energy. When paranoia reaches a high among the crew, he may be the only one who can get them out. 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 ti...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Heroes and Demons," pour yourself a tankard of mead and join us on the holodeck for tales of warriors and beasts. 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 , diving into its ethical...

Go behind the scenes of the astounding new Director's Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 4K! We are thrilled to welcome David C. Fein and Daren Dochterman to talk about the painstaking and incredibly rewarding work that breathed new life into Trek's big-screen debut. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "State of Flux," an encounter with a Kazon ship presents a mystery: how did they get Federation technology? Then a bigger mystery: who on board Voyager is a traitor?  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 s...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Prime Factors," a pleasure planet is only fun until the hosts want something in return, like keeping you as guests forever.  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 , diving into...