Roddenberry Podcasts

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Swarm," the EMH is losing his mind, and a reboot could make the problem worse. Enter holographic Doctor Zimmerman to make things better. Possibly. Also, Voyager is attacked by a swarm of swarming 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...

It's a familiar story: A-list talent in front of and behind the cameras, with the best intentions, somehow turns out a universally derided genre film. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores what happened on the journey from page to stage for Saturn 3. 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

How far away can you get from home and still see it?  On this day in 1990, Voyager 1 looked back toward the planet it launched from and saw half a pixel. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recalls how even that was enough to inspire a whole new perspective. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. See Voyager 1's original "family photo" . Written and hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

The closer we get to the start of "Star Trek: Picard" season 3, it's the perfect time to look back at one of TNG's founding documents with Terry Matalas. We look back at early discussions of altering the Star Trek format for a new generation and what it means to "take good care of Star Trek" on The Trek Files' 9th season finale! Sponsored by Toynk.com - take 15% off your order with checkout code "...

With the premiere of season 3 of Picard mere days away, Doug Drexler drops by Mission Log Live to talk about his work on both Star Trek and The Orville, and the allure of Star Trek's detailed future. Sponsored by Toynk Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

In today's Sci-Fi 5, with the premiere of a new Joss Whedon creation on Fox in 2009, one might assume that everyone had learned from Firefly...or perhaps those experiences had been completely forgotten, as often happened in Dollhouse. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

You may know him as the composer behind the sound of the first Star Trek movie, but as today's Sci-Fi 5 demonstrates, there's so much more to Jerry Goldsmith's storied career than any one film score. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

Fans turned out in droves when The Wheel Of Time streaming series premiered in 2021. But only insomniacs might have noticed the quickly-produced 22-minute prelude, which premiered on this day in 2015. Today's Sci-Fi 5 unravels the connection between the two. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

In the  Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Chute," Tom and Harry take a ride down a chute. That sounds fun on the surface, but it's less fun when they realize it's an alien prison that offer no hope for escape.  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  exam...

He's provided the symphonic sounds that made Star Wars soar, made Harry Potter's magic real, and gave Jaws its bite. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of John Williams - who says he's not done yet. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

Star Trek isn't always just about the heroes. On this day in 1994, The Next Generation introduced us to "Lower Decks" which, decades later, would inspire "Star Trek: Lower Decks." Get the story on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Andrew and Owen Beal Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry

Production design overlaps with creative decisions on Star Trek in unique ways. Writers may have ideas about who is on the bridge of a starship, but the producers and designers have their say in making it all come together. "Star Trek: Picard" Production Designer Dave Blass joins The Trek Files again to discuss a 1987 memo about who occupies the center seats and who really is flying the ship. See...

With a studio asking them to create a new movie with franchise potential, the Wachowskis created the universe of Jupiter Ascending.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores why this film didn't catch on quite like their previous creation. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry

It's easy to find a sci-fi story that involves two spacecraft docking.  But how easy is docking?  Sci-Fi 5 looks back at the historic first rendezvous of a U.S. space shuttle and a former Soviet space station to find out. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Flashback," when Tuvok starts having distracting visions, he takes Captain Janeway on a mind meld to his own past, under the command of Captain Sulu on the USS Excelsior!  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  examin...

With his dedication to bringing his characters to life, Brent Spiner could have become a household name in almost any role. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores how his star was rising even before a certain android was brought online. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry

If you're not listening to the podcast SciFi Talk you should be. Host Tony Tellado brings you original interviews and news from throughout not just science fiction, but horror and fantasy, as well, in all their forms: television, films, video games, and comic books. Tony's a big Star Trek fan and he and I sat down to discuss host-to-host the franchise, plus an array of other topics ranging. from p...

It was an atypically funny X-Files case with some familiar guest stars - and a story that was intended for another series years earlier. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recalls when Mulder and Scully met the Weremonster! Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary year of "Star Trek The Experience," we return to the roots of the attraction: from a Korean expo to a dazzling transporter effect to a proposed full-scale Enterprise in downtown Las Vegas. Hear the story from one of the show's chief architects, Gary Goddard, on this week's episode of The Trek Files! See the documents: Star Trek Ride Presentation - 1994 The Trek...

Known best for his comedy and podcasting success stories, Paul Scheer is also the voice of characters in the Marvel and Star Trek universes.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates his life, laughs, and his career. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry

It had heartwarming family drama, comedy, some big names, and even a space monkey.  But today's Sci-Fi 5 asks: was that enough to make 1981's Earthbound noteworthy? Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry

His dissatisfaction with the comic book industry led him to revitalize that industry by cross-pollinating genres.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 pays tribute to Frank Miller. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Basics Parts I & Part II," the Kazon have got the Voyager crew right where they want them: stranded on a primitive planet. Say goodbye to season 2 and hello to season 3. 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 sci-fi thriller with a bit of everything - paranoia about invading aliens, romance, and a message.  Find out why the latter may not land the same way as it did at release as today's Sci-Fi 5 revisits Attraction. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry

It may not be on the tip of the tongues of fans of time travel adventures everywhere, but today's Sci-Fi 5 has some reasons why Minutemen is still worth a minute of your time - maybe quite a few minutes. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry