Roddenberry Podcasts

Mission Log Live welcomes Star Trek: Strange New Worlds picture editor Andrew Coutts, and takes your calls on your thoughts on the show's full first season. 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, "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...

Gene Roddenberry pitched an idea to writer Sandy about Wesley Crusher applying to Starfleet Academy. This week, Sandy joins The Trek Files to talk about the script that would become "Coming of Age," the people behind the scenes, and his insistence that the Enterprise be attacked by 300 gorillas! Find Sandy's book " Secrets Your Textbook Will Not Tell You: About TV, Movies, and Life " at Amazon See...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds brings its first season in for a landing, and John, Heather, and Norman - and many callers! - have thoughts about both episodes and possible future directions. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

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...

A story of missing scripts and studio security and the aftermath of repairing a relationship. Judy Burns drops by The Trek Files again to share more stories about "The Tholian Web" and clear up a mystery more than 50 years in the making. See the original document: Apology letter to Gene Roddenberry - 1968 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memor...

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...

Mike DeMeritt returns to The Trek Files to help shed some light on the budgets of Star Trek's first two seasons. Every dollar adds up, and accounting can be creative - so what did that mean to Star Trek's bottom line then and now?  See the original document: Star Trek  budgets 1966 - 1967 - 1968 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Vi...

Want to hear a story?  Norman and Char take listener calls on Strange New Worlds' "The Elysian Kingdom", the crew's alter egos (and costumes), and the episode's deeper meanings. 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, "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...

Star Trek producer Fred Freiberger gives Gene Roddenberry an update on scripts for the 1968 season of Star Trek. What's revealed is just as relevant to production today, and we welcome back Assistant Director and longtime Trek insider Michael DeMeritt to shed some light behind the scenes. See the original document: Star Trek  season 3 writers memo - 1968 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha Al...

Heather and John field calls from Mission Log Live listeners to find out whether the latest Strange New Worlds episode shivered their timbers. 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, "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...

A detailed budget and a memo from Star Trek producer Bob Justman spell out the very real need to keep on top of production expenses when it came to makeup supplies on TOS. We welcome back Michael Westmore to talk about keeping the ship running and what actors actually steal from the set. See the original document:  Makeup supplies memo - 1967-1968   The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All epi...

Heather and Norman have the hailing frequencies open for listeners' takes on the Strange New Worlds episode "Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach". 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, "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...

"The Tholian Web" started its life as a pitch called "In Essence, Nothing" by Judy Burns. Hear the story of what really motivated pitching to Star Trek when Judy herself joins The Trek Files today to discuss her work on the series! See the original document: 'In Essence, Nothing' deal memo - 1968 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory Alpha V...

John and Charlynn take listener calls on the latest Strange New Worlds adventure, from unlikely diplomatic overtures to hijinks and everything in between! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

The man behind some of the most beloved sci-fi/fantasy magazines, Kerry O'Quinn, drops by The Trek Files one more time to share his view "From the Bridge" as well as some personal tales of his time with Gene Roddenberry. See the original document: From the Bridge - 'Gene's Back' - May 1987 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit th...

On this solemn occasion, Heather and Norman remember the fallen and chat with callers about the Gorn, Captain Pike's leadership style, and much more! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

It's almost time for The Orville season 3 ; Bernadette Croft discusses designing the costumes for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ; there's a new comic series coming bridging Star Trek: Picard seasons 2 and 3; Karl Urban keeps the rumor mill going on Star Trek 4 ; and Denise Crosby reminisces over her documentary Trekkies for its 25th anniversary.

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...

Should Data be grey or bubblegum pink? This was just one decision to be made before Star Trek: The Next Generation went before the cameras. Hollywood make-up legend Michael Westmore joins The Trek Files to discuss the earliest days of defining the look of TNG's characters. See the original document: Tests for Make-Up/Hair/Wardrobe - May 12, 1987 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episode...

Norman and Heather peel apart the secrets (and there are plenty) of "Ghosts Of Illyria", along with Mission Log Live's callers! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is the most in-demand streaming series ; Bruce Horak talks about playing Hemmer in SNW ; we've got new gameplay footage of Star Trek: Prodigy: Supernova ; Paramount stock jumps with a big endorsement from a big investment firm; and a school in New York is teaching kids to communicate - using Klingon .