Roddenberry Podcasts

"Charlie X" actor Robert Walker, Jr. has passed away , a s has beloved Deep Space Nine actor Rene Auberjonois , a s well as Michael Lamper , the husband of Star Trek: Picard and Next Generation star Marina Sirtis.  We're catching up on the weekend's very sad Star Trek news. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts...

George Takei is set to appear as an animated panda in the new kids' show Love Monster , t he Anton Yelchin documentary Love, Antosha has been nominated for a Hollywood Critics' Association award , and  I'm getting you up to speed on the latest podcasts from the Roddenberry Podcast Network.  All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://pat...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Adversary," Commander Sisko finally makes captain, though there is little time to enjoy it. He and senior staff are being sent to the border of Tzenkethi space to head off possible hostilities. But things may not be as they seem. Was a colony really attacked? Has there really been a change of Tzenkethi government? Is that REALLY Ambassador Krajensky?...

Star Trek is reunited as the ViacomCBS merger is finalized ,  Sir Patrick Stewart is to receive a Distinguished Artisan Award , and  The Orville creator Seth MacFarlane is honored with the Television Academy's Hall of Fame.  All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on A...

Dr. Erin MacDonald swings by Mission Log Live again to talk to John and guest host Josh Kurz about what happens to your body near a black hole - in really eerie detail. Plus fun stuff like how a transporter causes an existential crisis no matter what. Oh, and a new Star Trek Voyager tattoo! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at...

On today's show, I'm sad to report the death of influential Star Trek writer D.C. Fontana, who passed away Monday evening. In this special episode, I'll be looking at her life and career , and reactions from some of her friends and co-workers . Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podc...

In late 1977, a new Star Trek series was coming along with sets being built, scripts written and actors being cast. Leonard Nimoy wouldn't return as Spock which meant a young Vulcan, Xon, would take his place. Recapping his first trip to Paramount studios in October, 1977, Xon himself, David Gautreaux, drops by The Trek Files to tell us the first part of the story. See the original document: Star...

UK Freeview channel E4 sets a premiere date for the first ever terrestrial broadcast of Star Trek: Discovery , a  new book reveals how Jeffrey Hunter was too handsome for The Brady Bunch , and a  treasure trove of Trek memorabilia is up for auction later this month.  All that, plus this week's Trek trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on...

The Section 31 Star Trek spinoff has assembled a writer's room ,  Star Trek boss Alex Kurtzman says the Picard Borg storyline will be unique and different , and  StarTrek.com's got a primer on the difference between Romulans and Remans.  We're catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or G...

"Visual futurist" Syd Mead is to be honored by the Art Directors Guild,  Creation Entertainment has announced STLV 2020, and  I've got both weekend events and Trek history to cover! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com Website: https://www.dai...

Andre Bormanis joins The Trek Files again to talk about the Bynars and keeping computer jargon believable in science fiction. Our document centers around the development of the TNG episode "11001001" (when it was known as "10101001"); elements that stayed like the holodeck and elements that were nixed like a visit from the Klingons! See the original document: 10101001 first draft memo - October 19...

Star Trek: Year Five is getting a Valentine's Day special , and it's something of a businessy-business episode, as CBS launches children's programming on CBS All Access, and we finally have a closing date for the ViacomCBS merger.  All that, plus the week's Trek trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For...

A promo clip for Star Trek: Picard shows off a new character's swordsmanship, t he Picard Countdown comic book series is out this week , and w hat's happening with CBS stock after the Viacom merger?  All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more g...

Sir Patrick Stewart is bringing his solo version of A Christmas Carol back to New York for two nights only, t wo new busts of Captains Picard and Pike are available to pre-order , and  CBS All Access is expanding its original content team.  All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend podcast playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailysta...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Facets," Jadzia is not herself. She is a combination of herself, the Dax symbiont, and all of the hosts who have hosted Dax before. Now, it's time for Jadzia to meet the previous hosts, which means Sisko and company won't be themselves. They're giving the past hosts control of their bodies. Also, Nog is having trouble getting into Starfleet - for no app...

William Shatner is to be recognized with one of Canada's highest honors,  Sir Patrick Stewart shares his support for the International Rescue Committee, and  NASCAR champ Tyler Reddick nearly named his son after a Star Trek character.  All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Sub...

Paramount Pictures cuts a deal with Noah Hawley to direct Star Trek 4 ,  Sandbox VR officially launches Star Trek: Discovery - Away Mission, and t he Kelvin Timeline Mirror Universe is coming to Star Trek Fleet Command.  All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more gr...

"Ask Not" what we are talking about. Sorry. "Ask Not" is what we are talking about. The latest Short Trek features a young cadet on the horns of a dilemma: Follow rules and procedure? Or follow Captain Christopher Pike? What if she makes the wrong choice? What if her husband DIES as a result? What is that thing on Captain Pike's head? Ask Not, for this is Mission Log Live.     Be sure to join us l...

Above the line, below the line, associates, executives, best boys and key grips... Here to demystify production jargon and logistics, we welcome back Star Trek Assistant Director Mike DeMerrit. What does a budget reveal about putting together a TV show in 1967, and how much did Star Trek really cost to produce relative to today? Find out inside The Trek Files. See the original document: Star Trek...

Amazon's Alexa thinks Picard is the best Star Trek captain, naturally, t here's a legal fight brewing over whether "Oh the Places You'll Boldly Go!" is fair use, and  HBO's new Avenue 5 trailer looks like Star Trek meets Veep .  All that, plus this week's Trek trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For m...

Ethan Peck and Anson Mount reflect on their time as Star Trek's Spock and Captain Pike , t here's one Star Trek cast member George Takei wouldn't have round for dinner , and  CBS snags the rights for the UEFA Champions League .  All this and more , catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts...

Get a peek at some new clips for the upcoming animated Short Treks ,  CBS have teamed up with The Television Academy Foundation to offer a new Star Trek-themed Hollywood internship, and s treaming service Pluto TV has added three new CBS Interactive channels to its free, ad-supported lineup.  All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend podcast playlist! Support Daily St...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Shakaar," Kai Winn has added a title. She's now also First Minister of the Bajoran Provisional Government. She's got a problem though: A few farmers in Kira's home province - farmers who were in her resistance cell - are resisting some of Winn's demands. Could Kira talk to them for Winn? Sure. But resistance runs deep - among the farmers, and in their fo...

Sonequa Martin-Green stars in the upcoming Netflix Christmas film Holiday Rush ,  Star Trek: Picard showrunner Michael Chabon writes for The New Yorker, and  Star Trek: The Motion Picture  illustrator Jack Johnson will receive a lifetime achievement award.  All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com...

Star Trek: Lower Decks star Jack Quaid says "it's just like a fun show in space",  George Takei has booked himself on a Christmas cruise, and you can be there too, and  CBS has just missed its third-quarter Wall Street estimates.  All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts F...