Roddenberry Podcasts

Go behind the scenes of the astounding new Director's Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 4K! We are thrilled to welcome David C. Fein and Daren Dochterman to talk about the painstaking and incredibly rewarding work that breathed new life into Trek's big-screen debut. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star...

From soap operas to Star Trek, hear the origin story of one of the most important sci-fi publications of the 20th century: Starlog! We welcome publisher Kerry O'Quinn to talk about the letter to Gene Roddenberry that kicked off a publishing empire. See the original document: Letter from David Houston to Gene Roddenberry - 1975 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  T...

Norman, Char and our callers analyze the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, from Pike's command style to Uhura's future prospects. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Wilson Cruz wins the prestigious Vito Russo award ; Star Trek Online Stormfall lands on PC ; Marina Sirtis's new film is available to stream; and The Orville has released a new trailer for season 3 . Plus we've sadly lost more members of our extended Star Trek family, who I will tell you about. More stories: Michael G. Hagerty obituary Jack Kehler obituary Kenneth Welsh obituary George Perez obitu...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "State of Flux," an encounter with a Kazon ship presents a mystery: how did they get Federation technology? Then a bigger mystery: who on board Voyager is a traitor?  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 s...

A simple memo from Gene Roddenberry prior to Star Trek: TNG's third season says so much. Is the show being too "parochial" in elevating humans over aliens? We welcome Syfy Sistas host Fran Taylor bak to The Trek Files to discuss diversity in Star Trek then and now. See the original document: More Aliens in Lead Roles memo - 1989 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: ...

All the shows! All the hosts! All the calls! John, Holly, and Norman discuss the Picard season 2 finale, and then Heather joins Norman and John to discuss the first episode of Strange New Worlds. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

The Star Trek Book of Friendship is a new book about friendships throughout the franchise, lovingly told in conversation form by co-authors and friends Robb Pearlman and Jordan Hoffman. We're talking about the book and why it was important to make, and I force them to prove that their friendship is genuine (for science!). Get your copy (out May 10, 2022) 👉 https://amzn.to/3wgzLKX

Please note: there are some minor audio issues in the middle of this week's episode, due to streaming difficulties during recording. Two members of our extended Star Trek family have passed away recently; Paramount has finally announced a launch date for Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland ; and the reviews are in for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - and they're pretty good! Additional stories: Neal A...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Prime Factors," a pleasure planet is only fun until the hosts want something in return, like keeping you as guests forever.  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...

Fan mail to Star Trek often went to Gene Roddenberry, but in this letter from 1978, a dedicated adult Trekker shares her opinions on what a new Trek movie or series could be with the studio head who was writing the checks. John Champion joins The Trek Files for this week's discussion. See the original document: Fan letter to Michael Eisner - 1978 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episod...

John and Holly take your calls on the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, including musical odes to the characters, puzzling out the timeline twists, and anticipating the season finale. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Lower Decks season 2 is coming out on Blu-ray this summer; LeVar Burton is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy; and we're looking forward to The Orville season 3...ON TOP OF this week's finale of Picard season 2 and the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Emanations," the Voyager crew encounters an alien burial site, but Harry Kim is accidentally transported to their world from the "afterlife." Can he get back to the ship, and will their culture ever be the same? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode a...

An exchange between Rear Admiral H.L. Miller and Gene Roddenberry speaks to the connection between the armed services and Star Trek. We welcome Paramount executive Dave Rossi back to The Trek Files to share some stories about that special link behind the scenes.  See the original document: Letter from Rear Admiral Miller - 1968 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: ...

John and Holly are joined by Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson, co-authors of the Star Trek: Picard audio drama No Man's Land, and analyze the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

If you can't wait for May 5th to see Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , I might be able to help you; tickets are now on sale for limited theatrical showings of Star Trek: The Motion Picture ; and you can own the bourbon featured in Star Trek: Picard - if you're lucky! Today's stories: Strange New Worlds at the Paley Center Strange New Worlds plot synopses Star Trek: The Motion Picture in theaters Col...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Ex Post Facto," Tom Paris is in dutch, and it all started with a dame who encouraged bad habits like smoking... and murder.  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...

In the development of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gene Roddenberry sent very few memos. In this rare document, he shares specific thoughts on many aspects that set TNG apart from its predecessor and still resonate to new Star Trek series today. See the original document: Creative Concept Notes - 1986 part 1 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on...

Norman and Holly hear from our callers about the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, as well as from the animator who's had social media imagining the Next Filmation Generation. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Catching up on last week's news from Star Trek: Mission Chicago, including a new Prodigy video game, a Lower Decks season 3 teaser and details on next year's con; I'm checking in on what Nicholas Meyer has to say about his Khan miniseries; and what if there had been an animated version of Star Trek: The Next Generation? TODAY'S STORIES: 👉 Kathryn Hays obituary 👉 Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3 t...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Eye of the Needle," Voyager encounters a wormhole - a teeny, tiny wormhole. What it lacks in size it more than makes up in promise. Can they get a message home through to the other side? Who will be there to listen? Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episo...

A pair of documents this week herald the return of TOS director Ralph Senensky. In the latest interview, Ralph shares some of his frustrations with third season Star Trek production, the IDIC medallion controversy, and Fred Fred Freiberger. See the original document: IDIC memo and 'Is There in Truth No Beauty' - 1968 The Trek Files  Season 8 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Fi...

John, Holly and our callers try to unravel what Soong's role is, what Q's deal is, and what happens after the shocking conclusion of the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

HUGE Star Trek: Picard news as the entire Next Generation bridge crew is heading back to the stars - together! We've got more trailers ( characters and show ) and art for Strange New Worlds ; the Voyager documentary 'To The Journey' has released behind the scenes footage ; and three members of our Star Trek family have recently passed away: Marvin J. Chomsky , Estelle Harris , Nehemiah Persoff .