Roddenberry Podcasts

This week, Matthew Cimone and Paul Muzzin - the filmmakers behind @chasingatlantis - join John and Ken to talk about space, Star Trek, family, and making their movie. Also, a surprise visit from Trek's own Tracee Lee Cocco! Bring your space memories along for this week's Mission Log Live.     Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday a...

It's a Patrick-Stewart-palooza!  Sir Patrick lends his voice to a new kids bedtime story app, h e tells fans at Comic Con Paris that he's "embarrassed" by Brexit, and n ew regulations prompt him to urge the UK government to relax restrictions on medical marijuana prescriptions.  All these stories, plus the week's Trek trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartr...

An on-set intern turned out to be a thief, and Gene Roddenberry let the President of Ball State University know! What else happens behind the scenes during production on a major TV show? Find out with special guest Michael DeMeritt, assistant director on two Trek series, joins The Trek Files. See the original document: Gene Roddenberry letter to Ball State University - 1990 The Trek Files  Season...

Star Trek: Discovery 's Anthony Rapp just got engaged,  Discovery newcomer Adil Hussain describes being welcomed into the cast, and  Star Trek: The Animated Series is leaving Netflix at the end of November.  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 Google Podcasts For more great...

William Shatner and Brent Spiner are among the stars supporting END EPILEPSY Live! this weekend,  Star Trek Online players raise nearly $75,000 to support breast cancer awareness, and t he Mother of Klingons herself, Mary Chieffo, teaches you how to speak a little Klingon.  All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend podcast playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Pat...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Family Business," Jake plays matchmaker for his father, while Quark plays inquisitor to this mother. Was she actually in business for herself? And worse - did she actually make a profit?!? Talking to strangers? Wearing clothing? Does Ishka's depravity know no end? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment pod...

Why is Captain Pike in handcuffs in the teaser trailer for the next Short Treks episode?  George Takei recounts why Gene Roddenberry was reluctant to tackle gay issues in Star Trek , and  The Orville adds a new face to its regular cast.  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 S...

Alex Kurtzman addresses 50 years of Star Trek diversity and inclusion,  Anthony Rapp may have just tweeted himself into a new video game, and  Michelle Yeoh reveals how Discovery helped her land Last Christmas .  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 great Star...

Imagine, if you will, a world where nobody has heard of Star Trek. That was the reality our special guest Larry Nemecek pondered when he started to examine the generational gaps in fandom. On this week's show, we discuss with Larry and our listeners the divides in Trek fandom, online communities and where we go from here.   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.c...

Sir Patrick Stewart gets inducted into the Walk of Fame in Lucca, Italy,  Jonathan Frakes would maybe like to appear on The Orville , and  Jim Lanzone, head of CBS Interactive, is stepping down.  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 more great Star Trek podcasts: htt...

The transcript of an interview reveals so much more than merely the questions and answers within. In 1974, Steve Reed from the Atlanta-based magazine Pulse interviewed Gene Roddenberry, but it seems like Steve was a fan who saw the opportunity to get some insider information. What happens when the dog catches the car? Find out on this week's Trek Files. See the original document: Gene Roddenberry...

Turns out today is a good day to feel like you wanna die. I'm under the weather so instead of a show, I'm convalescing with a cuppa and all the streaming services. I will be back tomorrow with more Star Trek news and all the normal stuff…and In the meantime, please make sure you spend today being good to yourself, because self-care is cool. Oh yeah, and live long and prosper.

Star Trek: Discovery is making a positive economic impact in Toronto, t he city's Mayor John Tory dresses as a Starfleet Admiral in tribute, and  Star Trek writer Brannon Braga is making his feature film directorial debut, for Hulu.  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/dailystartrekne...

Sir Patrick Stewart says his work on Logan influenced his return to Star Trek,  Adil Hussain speaks of the "privilege" of his being cast in Discovery, and  I've got the goods on where you can watch this weekend's Star Trek: Picard panel, streamed LIVE.  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/dai...

LeVar Burton reads a Michael Chabon story, m ore details about the new Star Trek Online Hero Collector model starships, including one honoring Aron Eisenberg, and a pparently Snoop Dogg has a giant Star Trek mural on his wall.  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...

We had a great conversation with Disco and BSG's Rekha Sharma, and horrible luck on the technical side. The video, we're told, was practically unwatchable. The audio? Earl's trying to make something of it, though we're not sure whether that'll happen. Rekha has promised to join us again soon, either on the live show or for a Mission Log Supplemental. Stay tuned and see what happens next.   Be sure...

A new Star Trek in 1986 meant new concepts about science and the intersection of technology and biology. Welcoming back science consultant Andre Bormanis, we examine an early TNG memo from David Gerrold that speculates about what kind of humanity we'll encounter in the future. See the original document: David Gerrold memo - To Seek Out New Life - October 1986 The Trek Files  Season 4 on Memory Alp...

Brent Spiner talks about returning to Data, at Destination Star Trek, t he first Star Trek novel set in the Kelvin Timeline is due out next year, and t he CBS and Viacom merger is closer than ever, and ahead of schedule.  All this 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 more grea...

After a little over seven-years, the Mission Log line-up is changing. Listen in as John and Ken explain what happens next.   Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray 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 subtext, metaphors, and cultu...

Sir Patrick Stewart teases more TNG cameos in Star Trek: Picard , a  new post- Nemesis Admiral's uniform makes an appearance on the cover of IDW's Countdown comic, and  Hero Collector announces new Star Trek starship models.  All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news out of Destination Star Trek! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Su...

Star Trek costume designer Michael Kaplan is to be honored with a lifetime achievement award,  Discovery 's Doug Jones plays "Character Roulette", and  Sandbox VR, makers of Star Trek: Discovery Away Mission, complete another round of funding.  All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend staying-in playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/d...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Explorers," Ben and Jake Sisko hit the open seas - in space! Rocking! Rigging! Fireworks! In space! Also, father/son bonding. Meanwhile, Bashir waits on DS9 for his med school rival, who literally has no idea who he is. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe...

Michael Chabon describes treating Sir Patrick Stewart's input "like gospel", a  town in Indiana wants to build a statue of Voyager 's Captain Janeway, and t abletop RPG Star Trek Adventures has released their latest anthology, Strange New Worlds .  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/dailysta...

Michael Chabon reflects on writing "fan fiction" for Star Trek: Picard ,  Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp discuss changes for Culmets in Discovery season 3, and  Viacom CEO Bob Bakish reassures shareholders over the dropping price of stock ahead of the CBS/Viacom merger.  All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe...

Thunder rolls and lightning strikes - SEVEN TIMES! The Lightning Round returns with a vengeance as Mission Log Live listeners get to play! Who would you dine with? Who would you off? Who would you rather fly with and where do you want to go? Plus, a Mission Log Live listener puts John and Ken through a Lightning Round of his own! It's a SHOCKING episode of Mission Log Live!    Be sure to join us l...