Roddenberry Podcasts

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Changing Face of Evil," one person's true face is revealed, another crosses the line to permanently side with evil, while a third emerges from the shadows to the side of good.  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, Mi...

A speech given by Gene Roddenberry in 1989 to the National Space Society is the perfect starting point with this week's guest, an amateur astronomer, asteroid chaser, and space enthusiast. He also happens to have played Tuvok on "Star Trek: Voyager." Tim Russ joins The Trek Files for a discussion of reaching the stars. See the original document: National Space Society speech - January, 1989 The Tr...

Holly, Norman, and our callers explore "The Examples", the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Leonard Nimoy's Spock ears are heading to the Smithsonian ; LeVar Burton will host next year's spelling bee ; and a Star Trek executive producer exits, stage left . Plus special thanks, our holiday schedule, and of course - show and tell and this week's poll. IncrediBuilds Wood Model/Figure kits: Original Series Enterprise NCC-1701: https://amzn.to/3yD9VSa The Next Generation NCC-1701-D: https://a...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Strange Bedfellows," while Ezri and Worf face the very real possibility of execution at the hands of the Cardassians, Damar starts to see the cracks in the Dominion plan. Kai Winn and Dukat, meanwhile, cozy up. Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one e...

Continuing our discussion of Susan Oliver's career, George Pappy joins The Trek Files this week to share insights into Susan's work as a director. In an industry notoriously difficult for women, Susan had secured a few directing credits and hoped to continue on Star Trek: The Next Generation. See the original document: Letter to Bob Justman - June 4, 1987 The Trek Files  Season 7 on Memory Alpha A...

John, Holly, and our listeners head back to Starfleet Academy to get stuck in grief, stuck in ice, and discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Nichelle Nichols gets a special award ; William Shatner gets a documentary ; there's a new Star Trek video game coming to consoles next year; and Paramount+ keeps expanding ( here and here ). Plus show and tell and this week's poll!

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "'Til Death Do Us Part," Captain Sisko decides if he's going to follow his heart or follow the Prophets, Kai Winn lets a stranger into her life, and Ezri and Worf torture each other by talking about their problems... between being tortured by the Breen.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, wh...

A call-sheet from the Star Trek pilot episode "The Cage" (originally titled "The Menagerie") features Jeff Hunter as Captain and Susan Oliver as Vina. The Trek Files welcomes George Pappy, director of "The Green Girl" documentary about Oliver, to discuss the actress' rising star at the time. See the original document: The Cage call sheet - December 1964 The Trek Files  Season 7 on Memory Alpha All...

Holly, Norman, and Mission Log Live's callers dissect "Choose To Live", the latest episode of Discovery, with both swords and logic. Please, friends, choose to listen! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

This week: updates on the Star Trek Universe including Discovery , Prodigy and Picard ; William Shatner goes to a fan's wedding ; lifetime achievement awards for the Okudas ; brand new tiny starships from Eaglemoss and Hero Collector...and much more! Plus a show and tell/giveaway and this week's poll.

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Penumbra," all Captain Sisko wants at the end of the war is a nice little place on Bajor to call his own and the hand of Kasidy Yates in marriage. He's going to hear from the Prophets on that one.  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...

"Oscar, Where Are You?" That's the question posed in a behind-the-scenes photo from the first Star Trek pilot, "The Cage." Today, we welcome back guest Emmy Lou Crawford (Carey Foster) who is in that very picture to share stories of working on TOS and working with "uncle Rod." See the original document: The Cage, on-set picture - 1964 The Trek Files  Season 7 on Memory Alpha All episodes and docum...

John and Holly and our callers mull over the gravity of the situation in Star Trek: Discovery's latest episode - how soon is too soon to brace for impact? How many flamethrowers are too many? Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

Listener Anne and I have been talking about her experiences as a blind Star Trek fan, so I invited her to come on the show. We had a discussion about her experiences, what she thinks about how Star Trek treats disabilities (particularly blindness) and what she would consider a good depiction of blindness in Star Trek. She also told me about what she does to help her enjoy Star Trek as a blind pers...

The Trek Files welcomes back producer Don Beck for a look at how DVDs revolutionized the home video market and how Star Trek was boldly using this new medium. See the original document: Star Trek: The Next Generation  DVDs The Trek Files  Season 7 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the  Trekland site  for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchan...

Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season premiere is here, and so are Norman and Holly to take your calls on the latest adventures with Captain Burnham and crew. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

There's hope yet for a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine HD remaster ; a newly-announced theme park in China is getting a Star Trek Land ; LeVar Burton is moving on from Jeopardy! in a trivial way...and yes - I will discuss the international incident that is Star Trek: Discovery getting pulled from Netflix mere days before the premiere of season 4.

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges," a trip to Romulus to give a talk is not at all what it seems when Dr. Bashir is recruited to do some spy work for Section 31. When nobody around him can be trusted, he gains the confidence of a Senator which endangers both of them.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment po...

Gene Roddenberry sent letters to colleagues in TV production, encouraging them to give a chance to an up-and-coming actress named Carey Foster (stage name of Emmy Lou Crawford). Today we welcome Emmy Lou herself to talk about acting in the early '60s and getting a recommendation from "uncle Gene." See the original document: Letter to Bruce Geller - 1964 The Trek Files  Season 7 on Memory Alpha All...

Holly, John and NASA JPL Education Specialist Brandon Rodriguez take your calls about education, inspiration, critical thinking, and other topics vital to the future. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

We're gearing up for the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery season 4 ; we've got new details for the rest of the season of Prodigy ; the new Star Trek film has been delayed ; and Wil Wheaton's wife Anne reveals details of his serious seizure back in August. Plus show and tell and this week's poll!

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Badda-Bing, Badda-Bang," the mob moves in and pushes Vic Fontaine out of his own club. It's only a hologram, right? To Vic's friends, he's more than that, and they cook up a heist to put the mob on ice.  Hosted by John Champion & Norman lao Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode a...

Selling a TV show is a difficult job, especially when the show doesn't exist yet. Don Beck continues his story of getting TV stations interested in a new Trek before TNG had gotten off the ground and how the studio made sure they promoted it. See the original document: Star Trek  Promos The Trek Files  Season 7 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents:  The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the ...