Roddenberry Podcasts

It was a deceptively quiet beginning to one of modern sci-fi's most picked-over endings.  Revisit part one of Battlestar Galactica's series finale, Daybreak - so say we all, and so says today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

With a renowned special effects artist as its director, a potential human breakout star and three almost-certain robot breakout stars, Sci-Fi 5 rejoices in the distant sunlight of the cult classic movie, Silent Running. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Sacred Ground," Kes is badly hurt while visiting an alien world which forces Janeway on a spiritual quest in order to save her 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 a time. Each week, Mission Log  examines a single episode of Star Trek , div...

Sci-Fi 5 halts the flow of time - for just a few minutes, at any rate - to fill you in on just a few of the strange stories behind the making of the legendary sci-fi film Star Crash. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry

Genesis of the Daleks is one of the most beloved chapters of #DoctorWho history. Sci-Fi 5 examines the origins of the Daleks' origin story and its extremely pivotal place in the lore of Doctor Who - old or new. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry

It was a new sci-fi show that boasted, as one of its co-creators, one of literary sci-fi's all-time heavy hitters.  Sci-Fi 5 asks, with those kind of credentials, what happened to the 1988 series Probe? Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

It's a tale of long turbolift rides and surprise revelations about the major enemy in season 3 of #StarTrekPicard - Holly, John, and Mission Log Live's callers, naturally, have a bucketload of things to say. Sponsored by Toynk.com Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

The Mass Effect video game franchise has indeed had a massive effect on modern gaming. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recounts how the release of Mass Effect 3 was greeted by controversies of both the real and manufactured varieties. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

From its European comic origins to the next act in the career of Babylon 5's showrunner, Sci-Fi 5 reveals that nothing in Jeremiah's post-apocalyptic world was ever going to be easy. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry

Not to make a meal of the issues, but Sci-Fi 5 has some truly tasty details about one of the most popular - and frequently quoted - Twilight Zone episodes in the history of the show... if you're hungry for that kind of trivia. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Matthew Comegys Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Remember," a group of visiting aliens are masters of the arts and social etiquette. The Voyager crew are completely at ease with them until B'Elanna is haunted by disturbing scenes from their dark history.  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 t...

A police forensic scientist with a time machine. A detective trying to bring criminals to justice. In today's Sci-Fi 5, they fight crime and they fight time in the '90s British time travel drama, Crime Traveller. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

February was Black History Month and March is Women's History Month, so there's no better time to celebrate the legacy of Star Trek 's Nichelle Nichols. A new book for children was released in late January. Entitled To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights , the book makes good on its title's promise, taking a look at how Nichols and Trek fought againt racism in...

When longtime collaborator Russell T. Davies became the showrunner of #DoctorWho, Murray Gold found himself along for the ride. Sci-Fi 5 finds out what else Gold has scored - and wonders if he'll be resuming his time travels. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

Season 3 of #StarTrek #Picard unpacks intrigue and long-held secrets. Norman and Holly and Mission Log Live's callers unpack the second episode of the season and throw some ships around. Sponsored by Star Trek Wines Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Audiences may have passed up their chance to walk through the Dark City, but today's Sci-Fi 5 demonstrates that this didn't stop this 1998 movie from influencing later genre films. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry

If you're looking for a man of deeds, not words, look no further than today's Sci-Fi 5 and its tribute to star of Megaforce and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Barry Bostwick! Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

The DC Comics-inspired "Arrowverse" shows spawned many a spinoff, but today's Sci-Fi 5 reveals how one such spinoff left the rest of the Arrowverse behind to put a bold spin on arguably DC's best known hero. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "False Profits," given a chance, a couple of Ferengi could exploit a whole planet. That's exactly what happens in the Delta Quadrant until Voyager comes along and tries to dethrone these "gods" from their followers. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episod...

A Danish sci-fi film from 1918 pioneered the "space opera" format that persists to this day. Hear the story of "A Trip to Mars" and its themes that left a legacy on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Fenton Queens Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

It tried to bring superspy exploits up to date with recent space age technology (and alumni from Star Trek and other popular shows). Today's Sci-Fi 5 probes the question: why didn't Probe survive as a series called Search? Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry

The Next Generation is back in action as season 3 of Star Trek: Picard begins. Holly and John have thoughts. So do our callers. Welcome back to Mission Log Live in the 25th Century! Sponsored by Star Trek Wines Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

It could have hailed a new Marvel TV universe in the mid 1990s... but, as today's Sci-Fi 5 reveals, Fox's Generation X pilot-turned-movie was not the Marvel property that would take over the multimedia universe. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

With family and co-star connections to the Star Trek franchise, it seemed like only a matter of time before Jerry O'Connell found himself on the final frontier. Sci-Fi 5 wishes a happy birthday to the voice of Lower Decks' Commander Ransom! Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry

He's the spirit of vengeance who looks like he rode in straight out of hell.  But despite Ghost Rider's success in comics, today's Sci-Fi 5 chronicles a bumpier ride for the character onto the big screen. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Isaiah Hardy Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry