Roddenberry Podcasts

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...

Andreea Kindryd, Gene Coon's assistant during Star Trek, joins us again from the floor of STLV 2022. This time, the conversation turns to the personalities behind the scenes like Harlan Ellison and how "Dr. Happy" may have contributed to Gene's reputation as one of the fastest writers in Hollywood. See the documents: Gene Coon 'Star Trek' memo - 1967 Andreea Kindryd's book " From Slavery to Star T...

As Rutherford deals with some serious self-examination, and Mariner and Boimler lead a Starfleet recruiting drive, Ashley and John - and our callers - are also examining the latest episode of #StarTrekLowerDecks to find out what it all means! 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, "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...

A memo from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Starfleet Academy" (aired as "Coming of Age") kicks off a conversation about the personalities behind the scenes in TNG's early days. Learn more about the "chaos on the bridge" from our returning guest, writer Sandy Fries! See the documents: Starfleet Academy - 1987 Find Sandy's book " Secrets Your Textbook Will Not Tell You: About TV, Movies...

The crew of the Cerritos needs some downtime, but Mission Log Live's callers are working overtime to analyze 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

Chelsea Monroe-Cassel knows how to take fictional recipes and turn them into real masterpieces. She joined me to talk about designing Ktarian Pudding, mixing Romulan Ale, and making gagh If you're out of blood worms. The Star Trek Cookbook is available for preorder right now. And stay tuned to DSTN's newsletter and Twitter and Facebook pages to find out how you can win a copy of the book.

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...

Like all producers, Gene Roddenberry was looking for his next hit after Star Trek had wrapped. "Genesis II" may not have excited executives enough, but it did capture some fans. We welcome Mike DeMeritt back to The Trek Files to discuss the ever-evolving TV landscape. See the documents: Genesis II Fan Letter - 1973 The Trek Files Season 9 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files...

Norman and Ashley are mining the minds of Mission Log Live callers for their thoughts on 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, "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...

The Trek Files kicks off season 9 with a look at an old document but with a new spin! Gene Coon's assistant, Andreea Kindryd, joins us for a special LIVE recording from STLV with stories of "uppers" and miniskirts and the writer who was always late. Don't miss her incredible insight into Trek's earliest years! See the documents: Writing for Star Trek is an Exercise in Agony Andreea Kindryd's book...

John and Char and our Mission Log Live callers have thoughts about "The Least Dangerous Game" episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks - and questions for its director, Mike Mullen! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

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...

Boimler's growing raisins, and Norm and Char and our Mission Log Live callers are raisin' good points about the premiere of Star Trek: Lower Decks' third season! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Carlos Albornoz played Buckley, a strange alien creature in "All Those Who Wander," an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. I had the opportunity to talk with him about his relationship with the character, how he and the puppeteers who made the unique costume move worked together, and what he wants the writers of SNW to know.

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...

I sat down with Andreea Kindryd to chat with her about her ancestors, her involvement in the Watts riots, her work with Gene Coon, her special relationship with Nichelle Nichols, and even her TED Talk about hair.

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...

This past April, it was announced that science fiction had become science fact, in that real-life doctors had been holoported to the International Space Station. One of those holographic doctors is Josef Schmid, a NASA flight surgeon. I sat down with him recently to discuss the breakthrough and learn what the future may hold, a future that includes being able to interact with astro-patients, just...

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...

Even after Star Trek: The Motion Picture had premiered, Gene Roddenberry and Robert Wise explored ways to improve the film. This week, we welcome David C. Fein to discuss the 4K Director's Edition and the myriad ways TMP has been revised to reach its potential. Plus, stay tuned for a special bonus-feature announcement! See the original document: Possible Film Revisions - December 26, 1979 The Trek...