Roddenberry Podcasts

"Star Trek should be more scientifically accurate!" "Scientific accuracy can't get in the way of Star Trek storytelling!" These two ideas are at odds in a pair of memos from Gene Roddenberry, one year apart during the making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Who better to discuss them than longtime scientific consultant, our special guest Andre Bormanis! See the original document: Gene Roddenberry...

Star Trek: Picard star Isa Briones is set to appear in a new production in LA, a  new trailer for "Axanar: The Gathering Storm" has been released, and t he popular mobile game Heads Up! has added a Star Trek pack.  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 great Star...

On today's show:  Sir Patrick Stewart shows his support for demonstrators at the People's Vote rally in London, Discovery actors Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp are honored by the National LGBTQ Task Force,  Beyond 's Sulu, John Cho, is injured on the set of Netflix's Cowboy Bebop , and Nicholas Meyer takes on Trump with Sherlock Holmes. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news!...

On today's show: a  special edition Picard-themed Blu-ray set is now available to buy, t he documentary Woman in Motion, shows how Nichelle Nichols helped recruit for NASA, and a  Georgia warehouse full of Star Trek sets is opening its doors for fans this weekend.  All this, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend podcast playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: pat...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Die is Cast," subterfuge. A dead Flaxian. An ill-fated reunion. 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 cultural signif...

On today's show:  Star Trek Online's latest update, featuring Anthony Rapp, is now live on Xbox One and Playstation 4,  Virgin Galactic's new space suits look like something out of Star Trek, and  The Orville is coming back and it's longer than ever.  All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartrek...

On today's show:  Discovery will get its first freeview broadcast next year, on the UK's E4,  Star Trek Online is going pink for Breast Cancer Month, and a  new Galaxy Quest documentary is heading to theaters in November.  All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great St...

This week, it's John and Ken and callers. Two Short Treks to examine. John and Ken do Q&A Around "Q&A," then discuss the joys and troubles with "The Trouble with Edward." New Trek talk is in the feed. Catch it on Mission Log Live!   Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern  

"Telegram for Gene Roddenberry!" In an age before email and text messages, there was nothing more immediate or impactful than a telegram. This week, The Trek Files presents three telegrams to Gene Roddenberry from 1968 running the gamut from congratulations from NBC to grievances from a fan. See the original document: Telegrams to Gene Roddenberry - 1968 The Trek Files  Season 4 on Memory Alpha Al...

On today's show:  Sir Patrick Stewart is a confirmed guest for Destination Star Trek,  Michael Chabon reveals that the Short Treks episode "Q&A" was originally two stories, and  Mary Wiseman talks about Tilly's next moves in Star Trek: Discovery .  All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Pod...

On today's show: t he "Tardigrades" copyright lawsuit is headed for appeal,  CBS Television Studios names a new head of animation, and  Star Trek's warp speed is far slower than you think. All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podc...

On today's show:  Sue Kisenwether from Women at Warp reports from the red carpet at PaleyFest New York, and  Star Trek (finally!) features its first female composer.  These stories, plus the answer to Tuesday's trivia question and your weekend podcast playlist! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star...

On today's show: the next Star Trek Short Treks episode "The Trouble with Edward" is out today, Alex Kurtzman and Anthony Rapp confirm the spore drive's role in Discovery season three, and it's another bumper week for Star Trek events. Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Star Trek podcasts: podcasts.ro...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Improbable Cause," what do you get when you cross Garak's shop with an explosive device? What do you get when you cross a Flaxian assassin and a top secret military operation? What do you get when you cross the former head of the Obsidian Order with one of his brightest agents? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log , a Roddenberry Ent...

On today's show:  Star Trek drops a new trailer for the next Short Treks episode "The Trouble with Edward", f rom PaleyFest New York, Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin confirm details about Discovery , Picard and the Nickelodeon animated series, and a  new nature documentary examines the real mycelial network.  All that, plus this week in Trek history! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreo...

This week, John and Ken say hello to Dr. Robert Thirsk. As an astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency, Dr. Thirsk broke their record for the most days spent in space. He shares some of his experiences, plus thoughts on space tourism, getting to Mars, and using Star Trek as a blueprint for life in space. Seriously - this man has been to space. Definitely worth listening to this edition of Mission L...

After all the ups and downs considering whether Star Trek will return as a movie or a TV show, Gene Roddenberry sends an update to loyal fans. There's thanks on his part to the fans keeping Trek in the public eye alongside his optimism that Paramount is more dedicated than ever to bring Trek to the big screen after the success of Star Wars. See the original document: Motion picture status letter f...

On today's show: t he Star Trek Universe panel from New York Comic Con is now available to watch on YouTube,  Kate Mulgrew talks to Women at Warp about her next moves, and  Wil Wheaton honors Aron Eisenberg in a unique way.  All this plus this week's Trek Trivia! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great Sta...

On today's show: it was a big weekend for the Star Trek Universe, as CBS dropped new trailers for both Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery , plus the newest Short Trek , "Q&A" hit CBS All Access.  All this and more, catching up on the weekend's Star Trek news! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailystartreknews Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts For more great...

In the  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Through the Looking Glass," O'Brien is all smiles when he… takes Sisko at the point of a phaser to the mirror universe. Smiley has a job for Commander Sisko: Pretend to be Captain Sisko of the Terran rebellion and convince his wife - Jennifer (yes, Sisko's Jennifer (kind of)) to stop building a weapon that will crush the rebellion. And if he happens to...

This week, John welcomes Aaron Harvey and Rich Schepis, co-authors of "Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Animated Series." Topics include Gene pushing boundaries, making "adult" shows for a child audience and how TAS fits into the Trek franchise - plus your calls! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Tuesday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern

How much do suggestions from fans influence Star Trek? In late 1986, during pre-production on The Next Generation, this 11-point memo from Gene Roddenberry circulated among the staff. In it, a consensus of ideas from a recent convention gave food for thought as the plans for a new Star Trek series took shape. See the original document: Fan Suggestions memo - December 1986 The Trek Files  Season 4...

Today's show is kind of a special one. There's one fun story to tell you about, but then I'll be gearing you up for the next week because...I'm taking a week off. But fear not! There is plenty to keep you busy while I'm gone, and I'll tell you all about it, plus your weekend podcast playlist, and - of course! - the answer to Tuesday's trivia question! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patre...

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Distant Voices," Dr. Bashir has voices in his head that happen to sound and look like his crewmates. They're a little different though: they bicker with him and each other, they distract him and they stay the same while Julian ages rapidly. Is it all just in his head, or is the doctor's life being threatened? Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to...

On today's show:  Doug Jones wonders who will get the captain's chair in Star Trek: Discovery season three, s ome fans are petitioning for a Captain Nog statue in Star Trek: Picard, and  Viacom's ad-supported Pluto TV expands to Android devices in Europe.  All this, plus the Star Trek events in YOUR area to look forward to this weekend! Support Daily Star Trek News on Patreon: patreon.com/dailysta...