Roddenberry Podcasts

Star Wars gaming was lost in space for a time, but the reboot of Star Wars: Battlefront that launched on this day in 2015 proved that the force was still strong with the mighty franchise. Hear the story on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Isaiah Hardy Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Death Wish," Q drops by Voyager for a visit, but this Q wants asylum and the freedom to end his life. That's when Q shows up to tell Q he can't.  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 Sta...

Incarnations of Doctor Who crossing the time streams to work together was a tradition of classic Doctor Who.  On today's Sci-Fi 5, it took a charity sketch to bring that tradition into the new series - and it hasn't stopped happening since. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry

Writer Hannah Louise Shearer once again joins The Trek Files to examine the ins and outs of production on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Our featured document is the "beat sheet" that lays out the dramatic points in "A Price Far Above Rubies" (later renamed "The Price"). See the documents: "A Price Far Above Rubies" beat sheet - 1989 The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha All episodes and docume...

It's a strange, obscure movie in a bizarro world, with some top-flight talent on display - and yet it seemed to disappear into a series of tubes.  Time to Meet The Hollowheads on today's Sci-Fi 5! 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: Lower Decks producer Brad Winters drops by Mission Log Live to take calls, answer questions, and tell stories from behind the scenes. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

She was at the forefront of the synthesizer revolution, with her album of synth interpretations of Bach gaining widespread acceptance for fully electronic music.  And that was just the beginning of Wendy Carlos' impact on music - learn more on today's Sci-Fi 5. Follow Sci-Fi 5  for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry

You know Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation and its sequel films, Captain William T. Riker on Star Trek: Lower Decks , and Captain William T. Riker (Retired) on Star Trek: Picard . As you also know, he's directed a number of Star Trek episodes and films, 38 in all, and counting. He's also a supporter of Pancreatic Cancer research and since November is P...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Dreadnought," a weapon of incredible power threatens Voyager and an innocent civilization. Making matters worse, B'Elanna has to negotiate with herself to try to defuse it.  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...

Hannah Louise Shearer returns to The Trek Files to talk about the tumultuous early years of Star Trek: The Next Generation. From rewriting Tasha Yar's death to being removed from a story she pitched, Hannah shares stories of her triumphs and frustrations on TNG. See the documents: "Pen Pals" memo - 1988 The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Al...

It's the end of season 3 of Star Trek: Lower Decks - what better time for John, Char, and Mission Log Live's callers to closely observe "The Stars At Night"? Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Meld," all kinds of people make up Voyager's crew on the trip through the Delta Quadrant, including a sociopathic killer. Tuvok gets to the bottom of the case and nearly loses himself in the process. 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. Ea...

Seemingly innocuous distribution lists can reveal a lot about the backstage dynamics on a TV show. The Trek Files welcomes back Shawn Piller to discuss Michael Piller's work on Star Trek: The Next Generation, how they bonded over their fandom, and how Michael was surprised to be handed control of the show. See the documents: Distribution bucks - 1989 The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha All epi...

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....

The Trek Files dives back into the mailbag from the early 1970s for a cross-section of fans, from the starry-eyed kids who just want a piece of Star Trek to call their own to the seniors who want to thank Gene for his work and hope for more to come. See the documents: Fan letters - early 1970s The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit...

Norman, Ashley, and our callers are onto a big story, discussing the headlines from "Trusted Sources", the latest episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

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...

Before the first episode of TNG had aired, writers pitched their stories to the show's producers. Hannah Louise Shearer, a veteran of series television, pitched to D.C. Fontana who, in turn, brought the ideas to Gene Roddenberry. Get an inside look at the earliest days of production on Star Trek: The Next Generation with our special guest, Hannah Louise Shearer! See the documents: Proposed Stories...

John and Ashley and an entire fleet of Mission Log's callers dive into the latest Star Trek: Lower Decks adventure, "Crisis Point 2: Paradox" and find a lot to talk about! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

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...

On The Trek Files 200th episode, Rod Roddenberry joins us to look at a speech his father gave to the National Space Society while reflecting on Gene's legacy, his contributions to the genre, and the optimism in his work. Don't miss this week's very special episode! See the documents: Speech to the National Space Society - 1989 The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The...

Norman, Ashley, and Mission Log Live's callers run the numbers to see if everything adds up in Star Trek: Lower Decks' "A Mathematically Perfect Redemption". Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

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...

Not every kid gets a letter of recommendation from the Great Bird of the Galaxy. Shawn Piller did though, and he stops by The Trek Files this week to talk about meeting Gene, discussing poetry and art, and staying up late to watch Star Trek with his father. See the documents: Letter of Recommendation from Gene Roddenberry - 1991 The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: T...

John, Char, and our callers welcome special guest Armin Shimerman to talk about Star Trek: Lower Decks' visit to Deep Space Nine in "Hear All, Trust Nothing"! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern